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June 25, 2025
A survey commissioned by battery energy storage system (BESS) developer Root-Power has revealed that both the English public and local officials are broadly in support of BESS developments in their local area.
June 11, 2025
The High Court has interpreted national policy on “overplanting” in solar energy schemes in a recent case. As Melanie Grimshaw and Ryan Williams explain, the judgment provides much-needed clarity on overplanting solar farms below 50MW.
June 9, 2025
Developer Renewable Connections has received planning consent for a 23.5MW solar PV plant co-located with a 19MW battery energy storage system (BESS).
May 23, 2025
Energy storage specialist Apatura has successfully secured planning permission for a new 100MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in North Ayrshire, Scotland.
May 23, 2025
Blaby District Council has granted planning permission for Innova to construct a 908MW energy storage system (ESS) in Enderby, Leicestershire.
May 21, 2025
Solar Media Market Research analyst Josh Cornes tracks the time solar PV developments spend in the planning system, as delays and refusals slow the rate of buildout.
May 15, 2025
Renewable energy developer Baywa.r.e has landed planning permission for three solar developments with a combined capacity of 96.5MW.
April 29, 2025
The UK government has opened a consultation on proposed changes to the National Planning Statements (NPSs), which are designed to guide decision-makers in determining energy planning applications.
April 17, 2025
Battery energy storage system (BESS) developer Balance Power has today (17 April) announced that it has been granted planning permission for a 49.5MW BESS in Staffordshire.
April 14, 2025
Renewable energy developer Aura Power has secured planning permission for two solar PV power plants in England.

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