community engagement

EDF Renewables UK invited the local community and beneficiaries of the fund to the celebration at the Sutton Bridge ground-mount PV project. Image: EDF Renewables UK

EDF’s first large-scale solar project in UK operational, community benefit fund opens

April 11, 2025
EDF’s first utility-scale solar PV power plant in the UK began generating electricity last year, triggering a £20,000 per annum community benefit fund.
A photo of some of the landscape that will house the proposed solar development. Image: Lee Boswell Photography via Green Nation.

Green Nation reduces scale of solar NSIP after community feedback

April 2, 2025
Green Nation has released updated plans for its Whitestone Solar Farm showing a reduction of the area that will be covered by solar PV panels.
HEIT's 98MW/196MWh Pillswood BESS project. Image: Harmony Energy.

Community benefits and engagement key for BESS industry, developer says

November 11, 2024
Developers must address locals’ key concerns if the battery energy storage industry is to progress, Harmony Energy CEO Peter Kavanagh has said.
Cranes moving battery storage elements during the construction of Sheaf Energy Park - a Pacific Green battery energy storage (BESS) project in Kent.

Pacific Green hits major milestones at 373.5MWh Sheaf Energy Park

October 3, 2024
Pacific Green has completed major milestones at the Sheaf Energy Park, pushing forward the energy storage project on a former coal power site.
South Staffordshire Council’s consent marks the developer’s 21st project consent since 2021. Image: Renewable Connections.

Renewable Connections gets green light for 22.5MW solar farm

July 22, 2024
South Staffordshire Council has consented a 22.5MW solar PV plant developed by Renewable Connections.
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EDF continues solar push with another 50MW site announced

November 17, 2020
EDF Renewables has announced another 49.9MW solar farm, as it continues its UK solar push.

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