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UK prime minister Kier Starmer stands in a conference room facing the camera

Planning and Infrastructure Bill to launch in spring to speed solar delivery

January 27, 2025
The UK government has announced its Planning and Infrastructure Bill will launch, proposing changes to deliver more solar projects.
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Two solar NSIPs granted development consent

January 27, 2025
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has granted development consent orders (DCOs) to the Heckington Fen Solar and West Burton Solar solar PV power plants.
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Ørsted unveils plans for 320MW Yorkshire solar farm

January 21, 2025
International renewable energy developer Ørsted has announced proposals for a 320MW solar PV power plant in East Yorkshire.
Construction of the project, which will be near the former West Burton Power Station, is set to represent a £224 million investment and create 400 jobs over the 24-month build programme. Image: RES.

RES progresses solar PV and storage Steeple project

January 20, 2025
Renewable energy company RES has opened a second round of consultation for its Steeple Renewables Project located at Sturton-le-Steeple in Nottinghamshire.
The DCO application features a 27% reduction in the area that will be covered by solar panels. Image: EDF Renewables UK.

EDF Renewables UK progresses 800MW solar NSIP

January 17, 2025
The national planning inspectorate has accepted EDF Renewables UK’s application for a development consent order (DCO) for an 800MW solar plant.
The indicative development area covers 2,400 acres of agricultural land northwest of Leadenham, in Lincolnshire. Image: Leoda Solar Farm.

Telis Energy UK unveils its first NSIP plans

January 13, 2025
Green energy company Telis Energy UK has revealed plans for its first large-scale solar PV development to require a development consent order (DCO).
“We believe that local communities have an important role to play in helping to inform and influence how our proposals for GNR Solar and Biodiversity Park evolve,” said Mark Noone. Image: Unsplash.

Second round of consultation opens as 800MW Great North Road solar plant moves forward

January 10, 2025
Elements Green, a UK-based renewables developer, has launched the second phase of statutory consultation for its 800MW Great North Road Solar and Biodiversity Park.
two engineers in Stakraft branded high vis jackets stand by a solar panel

Statkraft submits scoping report for solar NSIP

January 8, 2025
Renewable energy developer Statkraft has announced that it has submitted a scoping report for an upcoming solar nationally significant infrastructure project (NSIP).
Cubico's 50MW Owl's Hatch solar PV plant, the firm's biggest UK solar project to date. Image: Cubico Sustainable Investments.

Cubico Sustainable Investments signs Tesla deal for 95MWh BESS project in Dorset

January 2, 2025
Cubico Sustainable Investments (Cubico) will begin constructing its first battery storage project in the UK after signing agreements with Tesla.
We round up the NSIP projects already on the planning inspectorate’s radar that are set to progress in 2025.

Ones to watch: NSIP movements in 2025

December 31, 2024
We round up the NSIP projects already on the planning inspectorate’s radar that are set to progress in 2025.

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