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The site will cover 10.4 hectares of low grade (Grade 3) agricultural land and comprise containerised battery storage units and associated infrastructure. Image: Innova.

Planning approval for Innova’s 900MW energy storage system in Leicestershire

May 23, 2025
Blaby District Council has granted planning permission for Innova to construct a 908MW energy storage system (ESS) in Enderby, Leicestershire.
The government is consulting on introducing the legal mandate as part of its Plan For Change. Image: EDF Renewables.

Community benefit funds could be made legal obligation for developers

May 22, 2025
The UK government is consulting on whether to make community benefits a legal obligation for renewable energy developers.
Jessie Hughes hall. Image: Spacehive.

Exploring the rise in community-funded renewable projects

January 17, 2024
In this guest blog Tom Shakhli, head of project success at the community fundraising platform, Spacehive, discusses trends within community-funded renewable projects.
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Community solar generates £60,000 for local communities announces CORE

May 26, 2021
Across England and Wales, six community solar farms have generated £60,000 of surplus profit that will be used to support their local communities.
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Aura Power gains planning permission for 50MW North Devon solar farm

April 30, 2021
North Devon Council has unanimously approved a planning application for a 49.9MW solar farm to be developed by Aura Power.

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