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British Solar Renewables (BSR) has announced that it has been granted planning permission for a new solar PV power plant in Braintree, Essex.

This has been a big year for the UK’s solar and storage industry, with major developments in the sector for the most part positive. We take a look at this year’s top stories to see what most moved the industry.

Utility-scale solar developer Photovolt Development Partners (PVDP) has confirmed that its 840MW Botley West solar PV development in Oxfordshire has entered the pre-examination phase.

Trade association Solar Energy UK says it expects solar generation to “considerably exceed” the target set in the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan.

The Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) has released a Supply Chain Traceability Standard for solar manufacturers.

The London Borough of Hackney has unveiled a new solar scheme which could save council tenants money on their energy bills.

Solar Power Portal sat down with Power Roll CEO Neil Spann to explore how thin film solar could deliver the “rooftop revolution” the government has promised.

Private equity firm AtmosClear Investments has acquired a fully operational 6.4MW rooftop solar portfolio.

UK-based renewables developer Elements Green has announced it will make its 800MW solar generation plant in Newark, Nottinghamshire, a “biodiversity haven”.

Conrad Energy has begun construction on a 1.5MW on-site solar development for Belton Farm.