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two engineers in Stakraft branded high vis jackets stand by a solar panel

Statkraft submits scoping report for solar NSIP

January 8, 2025
Renewable energy developer Statkraft has announced that it has submitted a scoping report for an upcoming solar nationally significant infrastructure project (NSIP).
Cubico's 50MW Owl's Hatch solar PV plant, the firm's biggest UK solar project to date. Image: Cubico Sustainable Investments.

Cubico Sustainable Investments signs Tesla deal for 95MWh BESS project in Dorset

January 2, 2025
Cubico Sustainable Investments (Cubico) will begin constructing its first battery storage project in the UK after signing agreements with Tesla.
We round up the NSIP projects already on the planning inspectorate’s radar that are set to progress in 2025.

Ones to watch: NSIP movements in 2025

December 31, 2024
We round up the NSIP projects already on the planning inspectorate’s radar that are set to progress in 2025.
The flock will be managed by local farmers Phil Weaver (pictured, centre) and Pete Wilson and double as vegetation management. Image: Elements Green.

Agrivoltaics deal to bring 9,000 sheep to 1GW solar park

December 23, 2024
The Great North Road Solar and Biodiversity Park, being developed by UK-based Elements Green, will be the “largest UK solar farm to embrace grazing”.
The proposed development site covers an area of 1,300 hectares, and the proposed area of installed panels (excluding internal roads and support areas) is approximately 890 hectares. Image: Low Carbon.

‘UK’s largest’ solar PV power plant enters pre-examination phase

December 17, 2024
Utility-scale solar developer Photovolt Development Partners (PVDP) has confirmed that its 840MW Botley West solar PV development in Oxfordshire has entered the pre-examination phase.
UK prime minister Kier Starmer stands in a conference room facing the camera

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”.
The proposed site map for the project. Image: Boom Power.

DCO decision for Boom Power’s 400MW solar NSIP expected in May 2025

November 26, 2024
UK-based solar developer Boom Power has announced the closure of the examination period for its 400MW East Yorkshire Solar Farm.
The proposed development site covers an area of 1,300 hectares, and the proposed area of installed panels (excluding internal roads and support areas) is approximately 890 hectares. Image: Low Carbon.

Development consent order submitted for 840MW Botley West solar NSIP

November 18, 2024
Utility-scale solar developer Photovolt Development Partners (PVDP) has submitted a development consent order (DCO) to the planning inspectorate for an 840MW solar development in Oxfordshire.
A close up of solar panels, shot from a low angle and sloping away from the camera

Green Nation developing 750MW solar and storage NSIP for 2029 connection

November 14, 2024
Solar developer Green Nation has announced plans to develop a solar and energy storage Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) in south Yorkshire.

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