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In line with the Clean Power Action Plan published today (13 December), the new NPPF is firm on the urgent need to cut carbon emissions. Image: Unsplash.

Government’s revised planning guidance to accelerate renewables delivery

December 13, 2024
The new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) published by the government makes compliance with UK climate obligations easier.
Three people stand in front of a large digger holding a sign announcing the greener grid project, spades, and pitchforks.

Statkraft breaks ground on Swansea Greener Grid Park

December 13, 2024
Statkraft has officially begun construction on its Greener Grid Park, which aims to improve grid stability on the Welsh electricity grid.
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PM plans to streamline 150 energy infrastructure projects

December 6, 2024
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has committed to streamlining the approval process for 150 major infrastructure projects.
The proposed site map for Elements Green's solar power plant. Image: Elements Green.

Elements Green partners with nature charities for biodiversity at 800MW solar park

December 5, 2024
UK-based renewables developer Elements Green has announced it will make its 800MW solar generation plant in Newark, Nottinghamshire, a “biodiversity haven”.
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Conrad Energy breaks ground on 1.5MW cheesemaker solar project

December 3, 2024
Conrad Energy has begun construction on a 1.5MW on-site solar development for Belton Farm.
A map of the proposed Mowbray BESS

Consultation launched for 1GW Mowbray BESS

December 2, 2024
Battery energy storage system (BESS) developer NatPower UK has launched the first consultation for a proposed 1GW BESS in Yorkshire.
A total of 620 battery units have arrived at the Thornton Greener Grid Park, situated in West Yorkshire. Image: Statkraft.

Battery units arrive for Statkraft’s 200MW Thornton BESS

November 27, 2024
Statkraft has reached a milestone in the construction of a 200MW 2-hour duration battery energy storage system (BESS).
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BSI: Enabling technological innovation in solar PV with new standards

November 27, 2024
Solar Power Portal speaks with KT Tan about the British Standards Institution and some of the ongoing developments in the UK solar market.
The project is Pulse's first two-hour duration battery to come online. Image: National Grid.

Pulse Clean Energy energises 22MW BESS

November 26, 2024
Energy storage developer Pulse Clean Energy has announced that it has successfully energised its latest battery energy storage system (BESS).
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Buccleuch Group submits plans for 39MW solar, 10MW storage development

November 25, 2024
Buccleuch Group has submitted a planning application for a new solar-plus-storage development near Kettering, Northamptonshire.

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