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The High Court has interpreted national policy on “overplanting” in solar energy schemes in a recent case. As Melanie Grimshaw and Ryan Williams explain, the judgment provides much-needed clarity on overplanting solar farms below 50MW.

Renewable energy developer SSE Renewables has announced that it has opened the first public consultation for a proposed solar and storage development.

A parliamentary debate today calls for regulatory reform to implement national safety standards for battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Energy supplier EDF has signed two major solar power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Network Rail and Aukera.

The month of May has seen a bumper crop of major solar projects apply for planning consent, as both Island Green Power and RES submit their applications for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).

BESS owner-operators Gresham House and Statera Energy have signalled their support for a move to zonal pricing, a move being considered by the government as part of its REMA reforms.

The latest data from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has revealed that both domestic and non-domestic solar installations are continuing to rise in the UK.

Energy storage owner-operator BW ESS has inked a new debt financing deal for the Bramley battery energy storage system (BESS) project.

Metlen Energy and Metals (formerly Mytilineos) has signed six EPC contracts covering a combined 313.4MW of solar and BESS.

The 42nd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) is gaining momentum, with the full conference programme now available online.