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Cottam Solar Project, being developed by Island Green Power, has been awarded a development consent order (DCO) by secretary of state for energy security and net zero Ed Miliband.

EDF Renewables has opened consultation on updated proposals for the Rosefield Solar Farm project that will also feature battery storage and is classed as a nationally significant infrastructure project (NSIP).

Industry body Solar Energy Scotland has made a statement fighting the myth that solar farms are a threat to food security.

Results released by DESNZ show that a total of 93 ground-based solar projects, with a combined capacity of 3.3GW, scored CfD support.

Danish renewable energy firm Ørsted has selected energy service provider Voltalia to build its first Irish solar power plant.

Renewable energy developer BayWa.re has been granted planning permission for the Springmount Solar Farm, its first Irish solar project.

Renewable energy investment firm Schroders Greencoat has acquired the Tiln Farm solar project from Lightsource bp, which today announced its completion.

Perhaps Labour’s biggest contribution to the solar industry in the UK (so far) has been the change in messaging about solar developments.

Solar Power Portal rounds up the top stories: public opinion swaying planning decisions, big BESS plans for the UK.

Green Cat Renewables has submitted a letter to Westmorland and Furness Council with proposals for a floating solar farm off the coast of Scotland.