local authorities

Ripple Energy has launched a interactive map to illustrate the growing consumer support for new renewable projects, including solar.

A new guidance document has been issued to support Shropshire’s parish and town councils in early engagement with potential solar farm developers.

Adjudications made in the coming months by the UK’s Planning Inspectorate may have a profound impact on solar farm applications submitted to Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) in coming years.

Local authorities have been accused of disregarding advice on the use of agricultural land for solar farm development by the environmental secretary.

Oldham Council has partnered TRAILAR to trial fitting solar panels onto vehicles so as to charge the batteries while the vehicles are working.

Solar Energy UK has released a practical guide for local authorities looking to procure solar power, to help them reach their net zero targets.

Installations of solar PV under the Local Authority Delivery of the Green Homes Grant have risen, although the technology still represents just 5% of total installations.

Installation of over 1,542 solar panels on 11 council buildings in Salford is underway, with the solar to be operational by the autumn.

A new solar farm set to have an installed capacity of up to 50MW has been approved by Leeds City Council.

Just four solar PV systems have been installed under the Local Authority Delivery of the Green Homes Grant, the only segment both still running and that PV is eligible for.