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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council planners approved the 66 hectare Parley Court Solar Farm site, representing a major milestone for Enviromena. Image: Enviromena.

Enviromena solar farm refused in New Forest, Dorset plans get go ahead

June 25, 2024
The New Forest National Park Authority planning committee has unanimously refused plans brought forward by Enviromena for a major solar development on a greenfield site in the New Forest National Park.
Overhead view of Windel Energy's Welsh solar farm.

Windel Energy, Recurrent get planning permission for 9.9MW Welsh solar farm

June 11, 2024
Rhonda Cynon Taf council has granted Windel Energy planning permission for a 9.9MW solar project. The project will connect at Talbot Green substation in Ynysmaerdy.
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Planning submitted for 49.9MW Nuneham Solar Farm

May 22, 2024
RES, a British renewable energy company, has submitted a planning application for a new 49.9MW solar farm to South Oxfordshire District Council.
The decision deadline, originally 16 May 2024, has now been set as 13 June 2024 by the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).

Secretary of State delays Mallard Pass Solar Farm decision

May 20, 2024
The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Claire Coutinho, has moved the decision on Mallard Pass Solar Farm.
The government has outlined a plan to streamline the process of installing solar panels on various historic buildings across the UK. Image: Historic Environment Scotland.

Solar Energy UK praises government move to simplify process for solar on historic homes

January 8, 2024
Industry trade body Solar Energy UK has praised the government’s move to make solar installations on listed buildings easier.
Biodiverse Consulting will specifically support Queequeg in achieving the necessary biodiversity net gain for projects. Image: Solar Energy UK.

Autumn Statement will stimulate solar investment, says Solar Energy UK

November 23, 2023
Solar Energy UK has largely welcomed this year’s Autumn Statement, stating it will provide a “shot up the arm” for solar power and renewables alike.
The project will incorporate agrivoltaics. Image: Getty.

Solar industry welcomes Labour’s plans to accelerate solar

October 11, 2023
The solar industry has welcomed plans announced by the Labour Party this week to treble solar in the UK.
Bellway is currently building three Zero Bills homes in Stafford as part of a pilot. Image: Getty.

Solar Energy UK: ‘Planning rules have become uneven and unfair’

September 27, 2023
Solar Energy UK has stated that “planning rules have become uneven and unfair” for installing solar panels.

Google hopes for US$100 million revenue a year from new APIs for solar, air and pollen data

September 5, 2023
Google has announced the launch of new APIs for environmental data on solar, air and pollen through tools like Google Earth, Earth Engine and Environmental Insights Explorer.
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UK government grants development consent order for EDF Renewables’ solar farm in Essex

June 26, 2023
The Secretary of State for Energy Security has granted development consent for a 350-400MW solar farm to be built by EDF Renewables to the north-east of Chelmsford in Essex.

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