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There is a substantial need for large-scale BESS in Scotland to help balance out the regional disparity of in supply and demand in the UK. Image: Scottish Government Energy Consents Unit.

Kona’s 228MW BESS greenlit by Scottish government

September 4, 2024
The Scottish government has consented a 228MW/456MWh battery energy storage project (BESS) to be constructed and operated by developer Kona Energy.
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.
An image of a NextEnergy Capital owned solar farm in the UK. Image: NextEnergy Capital.

Labour government grants DCOs for three solar NSIPs, totaling over 1.3GW

July 15, 2024
Ed Miliband has granted development consent orders (DCOs) to three solar-based nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).
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UK government grants development consent order for EDF Renewables’ solar farm in Essex

June 26, 2023
The Secretary of State for Energy Security has granted development consent for a 350-400MW solar farm to be built by EDF Renewables to the north-east of Chelmsford in Essex.

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