A 16.5MW solar farm to be built on land owned by Lancaster University as part of the university’s goals of becoming net zero for utility-based energy emissions by 2030 has been granted planning permission.
Anesco has received planning permission for three UK solar farms, with the company expecting to agree new development and construction partnerships with investors later this year.
Three 49.9MW solar and battery storage sites being developed by the joint venture (JV) between Enso Energy and Cero Generation have received planning permission, adding to the five consented sites already delivered in 2021.
The Mallard Pass solar farm under development between Windel Energy and Canadian Solar is continuing to progress through the planning process despite continued opposition.
Strategic Power Projects has submitted a planning application for a 125MW solar PV project in Swordletown, Ireland, that could power up to 20,500 homes in the area.
Strong asset operational performance and above budget irradiation in the first half of 2021 resulted in generation from Foresight Solar Fund’s UK portfolio being 1% above budget over the last year.
Norwegian energy giant Statkraft has submitted a planning application for a new solar farm in Yorkshire dubbed the Soay Solar Farm, as well as a Greener Grid Park.