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‘The sky is the limit’: Scotland removes planning permission requirement for rooftop solar

June 4, 2024
The Scottish government’s overhaul of permitted development rights (PDRs) for rooftop solar has officially come into force, removing the need for planning permission.
Sandringham estate already has solar on its roof.

Solar panels on Sandringham: will historic buildings lead the way to net-zero?

May 22, 2024
Is the additional work of installing solar on listed buildings really responsible for lower uptake in cities?
Councils will be told to consider other local solar farms when considering new applications, focusing on the ‘cumulative’ impact. Image: Lightsource bp.

Ministerial statement: solar panels must not be built on good farmland

May 15, 2024
A statement will be laid before Parliament urging councils not to approve planning permission for solar farms on high-quality farmland.
An image of a NextEnergy Capital owned solar farm in the UK. Image: NextEnergy Capital.

The Solar Taskforce: ‘the biggest issues are the grid and the workforce’

April 30, 2024
“The biggest issue with the solar sector currently is the grid and the workforce”, said Mark Wakeford, chairman of EvoEnergy.
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UK solar industry bolsters pledge to sustainable supply chains

April 2, 2024
Members of the UK solar industry reinforced their commitment to developing sustainable supply chains, Solar Energy UK has revealed.
Biodiverse Consulting will specifically support Queequeg in achieving the necessary biodiversity net gain for projects. Image: Solar Energy UK.

Solar farms can be ‘havens for biodiversity’, new study finds

March 21, 2024
A survey supported by Solar Energy UK has found that solar farms deliver significant biodiversity gains and have the potential to offer even more.
An aerial shot of a solar farm surrounded by green trees.

DESNZ opens second REMA consultation

March 13, 2024
DESNZ opened a second consultation for the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements yesterday, with zonal pricing put forward for exploration.
Biodiverse Consulting will specifically support Queequeg in achieving the necessary biodiversity net gain for projects. Image: Solar Energy UK.

Solar Energy UK welcomes eight new board members

March 1, 2024
Industry trade body Solar Energy UK has welcomed eight new members to its board and added two more sponsor members.
1.2 million homes now eligible for tax exemption for domestic BESS installations. Image: Nottingham City Council

UK government scraps VAT charges for all domestic BESS installations

February 2, 2024
As of 1 February 2024, the UK government has removed the VAT charge for domestic battery energy storage systems (BESS) under any circumstance.
The government has outlined a plan to streamline the process of installing solar panels on various historic buildings across the UK. Image: Historic Environment Scotland.

Solar Energy UK praises government move to simplify process for solar on historic homes

January 8, 2024
Industry trade body Solar Energy UK has praised the government’s move to make solar installations on listed buildings easier.

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