33MW Whinfield Solar Farm receives planning approval
Lightrock Power has receivedplanning approval for its 33MW Whinfield Solar Farm in Durham from both Durham County Council and Darlington Borough Council.
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Solar Energy UK invites Truss to visit one of ‘the UK’s many excellent solar farms’
Solar Energy UK together with 18 environmental organisations have called on Prime Minister Liz Truss and her government to back solar power.
Greening the grid: how solar developers can broaden their ESG footprint
Following on from their presentation at Solar Media's recent UK Solar Summit, Statkraft UK's senior solar developer Charlotte Healey takes a look at the role solar can have in ESG.
Solar sector highlights biodiversity benefits as Sunak again takes aim at ground-mount solar farms
Solar Energy UK has once again condemned comments made by Conservative leadership candidates that place solar power at odds with food security.
Lightrock Power secures permit for wildlife-friendly solar farm
Lightrock Power has secured planning permission for a solar plant in East Devon, after receival approval from the District Council’s planning committee.
Balancing energy security with food security on solar farms
With the Russian invasion of Ukraine reinvigorating the long-running debate about the land use of solar as opposed to food, Eden Renewables’ development manager and construction lead Ross Wolhuter takes a look at the misconceptions around land use and how solar and agriculture can work together.
Dragon LNG partners with Anesco on renewables drive with first solar asset approved
Dragon LNG, the operator of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Pembrokeshire, Wales, has partnered with renewables developer Anesco as it aims to transition to renewable energy and reduce its carbon emissions.
Standardised methodology published to help boost ecological management at solar farms
Solar Energy UK has developed a standardised methodology for monitoring biodiversity on solar farms, to help provide a better assessment of changes and aid ecological management.
EDF to explore impact of utility-scale solar on biodiversity
EDF Renewables is looking to explore the positive impacts of utility-scale solar projects on biodiversity, soil health and farmland management in partnership with academic institutions.
Solar PV biodiversity best practice guidance published by Solar Energy UK
Solar farms can help reverse Britain’s declining wildlife through animal habitat enhancements, a new report from Solar Energy UK has detailed.
MPs call for national solar strategy as Mallard Pass opposition rages on
MPs have this week spoken out about the development of large-scale solar PV, citing concerns over food security, biodiversity and supply chains.
16.5MW Lancaster University solar farm given green light
A 16.5MW solar farm to be built on land owned by Lancaster University as part of the university's goals of becoming net zero for utility-based energy emissions by 2030 has been granted planning permission.
Over half of the public support the development of large-scale solar projects in their areas
The majority of the public support the development of solar farms in their local areas, according to a new report from Copper Consultancy and Solar Energy UK.
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RSPB partners Lightrock Power to boost solar PV biodiversity
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is to advise UK solar developer Lightrock Power on how to achieve a 20% biodiversity net gain on its solar farms.
Changes to solar PV management could significantly boost bumble bee populations
Changes to how solar PV park land in the UK is managed could see sites support four times as many bumble bees, new research has found.
Anesco gears up for ‘new wave of large-scale solar projects’ as 50MW asset gets green light
Anesco has secured planning permission for a 50MW solar farm in Lincolnshire from East Lindsey District Council.
EDF continues solar push with another 50MW site announced
EDF Renewables has announced another 49.9MW solar farm, as it continues its UK solar push.
Lightsource BP to develop 17MW wildlife-friendly solar farm
A 17MW solar farm being developed by Lightsource BP has been granted planning permission by Rugby Borough Council.
STA shines light on solar’s biodiversity benefits
Solar can help wildlife to thrive, a new tool aims to prove while also seeking to help industry with improving biodiversity of sites.
Study on ecosystem impacts of solar farms invites industry to take part
A research project underway at two universities to create a tool aiding solar developers in assessing the environmental impacts of a new project is calling on industry to take part in its work.