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Councils will be told to consider other local solar farms when considering new applications, focusing on the ‘cumulative’ impact. Image: Lightsource bp.

Ministerial statement: solar panels must not be built on good farmland

May 15, 2024
A statement will be laid before Parliament urging councils not to approve planning permission for solar farms on high-quality farmland.
Solar panels on a roof under a blue sky

Millions in government funding allocated for public building solar installations

May 15, 2024
Many businesses and public buildings in the UK will soon install solar panels, thanks to over half a billion pounds of government funding.
Schroders Greencoat has £1.1 billion AUM across UK, Europe and the US. Image: Schroders.

Solar to benefit from new £170 million commitment to Schroders Greencoat fund

May 15, 2024
Schroders Greencoat has received a £170 million commitment from the EAPF to bolster investment in wind, solar, bioenergy, heat pumps and hydrogen.
Bristol Energy Cooperative hopes to boost its solar output by 1MW. Image: Bristol Energy Cooperative.

Solar to be expanded for Bristol Energy Cooperative portfolio via new deal

May 15, 2024
Community-owned energy infrastructure has received a boost via a new share offer launched by Bristol Energy Cooperative and Triodos Bank UK.
Innova's operational Carn Nicholas solar PV plant in Wales, UK. Image: Innova.

28.7MWp Warwickshire solar farm acquired by ISG Renewables

May 13, 2024
A 28.7MWp solar farm being developed in Warwickshire has been acquired by ISG Renewables, JV between Innova Renewables and Greencoat UK Solar.
Developing the service involved customer consultations, including joint consultations with DNO National Grid Electricity Distribution. Image: Field.

UKPN Advanced Curtailment Report for renewable energy projects

May 13, 2024
The Advanced Curtailment Report will help by providing more data and support around curtailment through the connections process.
Biodiverse Consulting will specifically support Queequeg in achieving the necessary biodiversity net gain for projects. Image: Solar Energy UK.

Queequeg Renewables, Biodivervse partner to bolster biodiversity across solar projects

May 10, 2024
Developer Queequeg Renewables has partnered with environmental consultancy Biodiverse Consulting to bolster biodiversity measures across five solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects.
An image of the BESS installed at Dunmore Point Water Treatment Works. Image: GRAHAM.

GRAHAM installs ‘state-of-the-art’ BESS for Northern Ireland Water

May 8, 2024
GRAHAM successfully installs “state-of-the-art” BESS at Dunmore Point Water Treatment Works for Northern Ireland Water (NI Water).
GivEnergy's flagship product is the All in One 6.0 home battery.

VAT exemption a ‘critical step’ in domestic battery market growth

May 7, 2024
The recent VAT exemption for domestic battery storage installations is a ‘critical step’ for the market and is already having a positive impact, solutions provider GivEnergy said.
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Savills launches sale of £1.15 million Wisbridge Solar Farm

May 7, 2024
On behalf of the Tom Duke Life Interest Trust, Savills has announced the freehold investment opportunity of its 9.34MW solar farm.

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