Farmers without solar missing out on up to £1 billion over two years, says ECIU
Farmers without solar panels could miss out on up to £1 billion over the next two years, according to new research from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU).
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Review of BMV land extension hampering rollout of solar set to continue
Despite leadership changes, the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is still intending to review land use categories with regards to solar development, it has confirmed.
Ignore the politics, focus on strong growth and market trends for UK solar, says Chris Hewett
Don’t get disheartened or distracted by the current state of UK political discourse on solar PV. Instead, focus on the strong underlying growth trends of the industry, high public support for UK solar and continued developments in PV technology.
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Eustice clarifies land use grades after criticism for 3B solar development comments
Former environmental secretary George Eustice has clarified that Best and Most Versatile (BMV) land does not include land graded 3B.
Eustice says local authorities disregarding guidance around solar development on agricultural land
Local authorities have been accused of disregarding advice on the use of agricultural land for solar farm development by the environmental secretary.