planning permission

Housing minister Christopher Pincher MP has announced plans to reform the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP) regime.

A 99.9MW energy storage project in development by RES has secured planning permission, with the asset set to be operational in late 2023.

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

Anesco has secured planning permission for a 50MW solar farm in Lincolnshire from East Lindsey District Council.

Cambridgeshire County Council’s Stanground solar farm has been given the green light.

EDF Renewables’ 49.9MW Sutton Bridge solar farm has taken another step forward as its planning application goes before South Holland District Council.

Solar Power Portal caught up with Harmony Energy CEO Peter Kavanagh to find out more about why the company – historically a wind and battery developer – has chosen now to enter the solar space, and the challenges of developing a solar project this year.