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DCO decision on 480MW West Burton solar NSIP delayed until 2025

November 7, 2024
Solar PV developer Island Green Power has seen a development consent order (DCO) decision delayed by the UK government for its 480MW West Burton project located across Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.
The planning inspectorate will now pass their recommendation regarding the project to the Secretary of State in early August. Image: West Burton Solar Project.

480MW West Burton Solar Project moves to next stage of development

June 7, 2024
Island Green Power’s proposed 480MW West Burton Solar Project has progressed to the next stage of its development consent, with the planning inspectorate having closed its examination.
The projct will be located near the site of the former West Burton A coal-fired power plant. Image: EDF.

West Burton Energy secures planning permission for 500MW BESS

December 19, 2023
Bassetlaw District Council has granted planning permission for a 500MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Nottinghamshire.
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Island Green Power to develop 1GW+ of solar on ex-coal sites

September 29, 2021
Two coal power stations in the east midlands – Cottam and West Burton – are now to be home to solar PV with a combined capacity of over 1GW.

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