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Ørsted unveils plans for 320MW Yorkshire solar farm

January 21, 2025
International renewable energy developer Ørsted has announced proposals for a 320MW solar PV power plant in East Yorkshire.
Large-scale ground-mount installations in 2024 saw the largest growth, making up 60% of the annual capacity. Image: Sebastian Ganso, Pixabay.

UK solar deployment poised to increase 50% YoY, following rapid growth in the second half of 2024

January 21, 2025
Josh Cornes, analyst at Solar Media Market Research, looks at what 2025 might hold for the solar industry.
Construction of the project, which will be near the former West Burton Power Station, is set to represent a £224 million investment and create 400 jobs over the 24-month build programme. Image: RES.

RES progresses solar PV and storage Steeple project

January 20, 2025
Renewable energy company RES has opened a second round of consultation for its Steeple Renewables Project located at Sturton-le-Steeple in Nottinghamshire.
The DCO application features a 27% reduction in the area that will be covered by solar panels. Image: EDF Renewables UK.

EDF Renewables UK progresses 800MW solar NSIP

January 17, 2025
The national planning inspectorate has accepted EDF Renewables UK’s application for a development consent order (DCO) for an 800MW solar plant.
The indicative development area covers 2,400 acres of agricultural land northwest of Leadenham, in Lincolnshire. Image: Leoda Solar Farm.

Telis Energy UK unveils its first NSIP plans

January 13, 2025
Green energy company Telis Energy UK has revealed plans for its first large-scale solar PV development to require a development consent order (DCO).
“We believe that local communities have an important role to play in helping to inform and influence how our proposals for GNR Solar and Biodiversity Park evolve,” said Mark Noone. Image: Unsplash.

Second round of consultation opens as 800MW Great North Road solar plant moves forward

January 10, 2025
Elements Green, a UK-based renewables developer, has launched the second phase of statutory consultation for its 800MW Great North Road Solar and Biodiversity Park.
Image: Andreas Gücklhorn via Unsplash.

Breaking down the solar grid connection queue

January 8, 2025
Solar Media Market Research analyst Josh Cornes outlines the UK’s solar pipeline that is sitting in the queue to connect to the electricity grid.
two engineers in Stakraft branded high vis jackets stand by a solar panel

Statkraft submits scoping report for solar NSIP

January 8, 2025
Renewable energy developer Statkraft has announced that it has submitted a scoping report for an upcoming solar nationally significant infrastructure project (NSIP).
The site is predicted to have a biodiversity net gain of 98.40% in habitats units, 189.90% in hedgerow units and 10.19% in watercourse units. Image: RES.

RES submits planning for 49.9MW Beane Solar Farm

January 3, 2025
Renewables developer RES has submitted its planning application for a 49.9MW solar PV development co-located with energy storage.
Gareth Simkins, senior communications adviser for Solar Energy UK, reflects on the past year's progress in the solar sector. Image: Octopus Energy.

Was 2024 the best year for solar yet? 

January 2, 2025
Gareth Simkins, senior communications adviser for Solar Energy UK, reflects on the past year’s progress in the solar sector.

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