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Global renewable energy company, BayWa r.e. has been granted planning permission for its 49.9MW Rag Lane Solar Farm project near Bristol, UK.

Nissan have been given the green light for a 20MW expansion of its solar farm at its Sunderland plant.

Solar Energy UK has released a practical guide for local authorities looking to procure solar power, to help them reach their net zero targets.

Investment manager NextEnergy Capital (NEC) has launched a £500 million subsidy-free solar fund, with up to £250 million to come from the UK Infrastructure Bank (UKIB).

London Stansted has launched a consultation on plans for a 14MW solar farm designed to make the airport’s energy supply more secure.

The key themes to come out of this year’s Solar & Storage Live include the resiliency of the industry, the increased interconnectivity of solar, storage and EV charging and how the next decade is going to be “huge”.

Aberystwyth University has got the green light for the development of a £2.9 million solar array on land adjacent to its Fferm Penglais student accommodation.

Solar and storage developer Elgin Energy has raised £25 million, and will target an ambitious medium-term growth strategy.

The Solar Power Portal editorial team is reporting live from day three of Solar and Storage Live, with insight, news and views from the show floor.

Building materials distributor Brickability Group has acquired renewable energy business HBS NE Limited, including its trading names HBS New Energies and UPOWA.