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Solar panels on green grass, in a line away frokm the camera

Proposed 30MW solar farm denied planning permission by Wiltshire Council

August 19, 2024
Wiltshire Council has denied planning permission for a solar farm proposal submitted by renewable energy developer Low Carbon.
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GB NRG completes 2MW PV installations for Crendon Timber Engineering

August 16, 2024
Solar installer GB NRG has successfully completed solar PV installations across Crendon Timber Engineering sites spanning the UK.
RWE has committed to providing over 50% Biodiversity Net Gain through new planting and habitat creation. Image: RWE.

RWE progresses plans for 320MW solar NSIP in Yorkshire

August 16, 2024
German power producer RWE has concluded its statutory consultation on its 320MW Peartree Hill solar-plus-storage project in the East Riding of Yorkshire and is now reviewing community feedback.
Several grey BESS units. Behind them, a rolling vista of trees, fields and large white clouds

Montrose BESS project gets planning go-ahead

August 15, 2024
Renewable energy firm RES has been granted planning permission for its 49.9MW battery energy storage system (BESS) project near Montrose, Scotland.
A line of solar powered EV chargers under a bright blue sky

Beam Global’s first solar EV chargers arrive at British Army bases

August 15, 2024
Several British Army bases in Cyprus have now been fitted with solar-powered EV chargers from Beam Global.
A map of Root-Power's UK BESS pipeline

Root-Power teams up with consultancies to prepare 40 BESS planning applications

August 14, 2024
A new player in the UK BESS market has teamed up with five major consultancies to prepare planning applications for BESS projects across the country.
The solar accelerator will support PPAs for schools, businesses and other organisations. Image: Eden Sustainable.

Renewable power: Why corporate PPAs are a crucial ingredient for net zero

August 14, 2024
In this blog, Tom Abbottm PPA director at EDF Group, writes about the potential of corporate power purchase agreements.
A 3D render of a Beryl solar charging station.

E-bike provider lands funding for solar charging project

August 13, 2024
Cornwall Council and e-bike hire provider Beryl have secured funding for a “groundbreaking” solar-powered e-bike charging project.
A solar farm with bright green grass under a light blue sky

Devon County Council awarded almost £200,000 for solar and decarbonisation schemes

August 12, 2024
Devon County Council has received almost £200,000 from the UK Government for projects exploring ways to lower the county’s carbon emissions.
Exploratory drilling and testing will continue for the next three months. Image: SSE Renewables.

SSE Renewables hits milestone for 30GWh pumped storage scheme

August 12, 2024
Exploratory tunnelling for SSE Renewables’ Coire Glas project, the UK’s first large-scale pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) scheme to be developed in 40 years, has been completed.

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