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Derbyshire County Council votes to oppose greenfield solar and battery schemes

Derbyshire County Council has voted to oppose large-scale solar farms and battery storage on greenfield sites.

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Renewables generated more electricity than gas in winter 2023/2024

The UK generated more of its electricity from renewable sources than it did from gas in the winter period of 2023/2024.

Kent council rejects proposals for 18MW solar farm

A Kent council has rejected a proposed project that could have helped secure the UK’s energy security with cheaper and cleaner electricity.

Renewables target announced at COP28 requires ‘urgent global course correction’

Despite record growth in renewable energy in 2023, the pace is still insufficient to triple renewable power capacity by 2030.

3ti installs Europe’s first solar car park with carbon-friendly construction

Wiltshire Council has launched the first large-scale Solar Car Park (SCP) in Europe constructed from environmentally-friendly materials.

Could transparent solar cells unlock a new era for renewable generation?

Dr Hossein Ardekani explores the potential of transparent solar cells in the home, and the opportunities at the community scale

Yeovil solar farm receives planning approval

Planning approval has been granted for a new 15.23 MW solar farm in Yeovil, Somerset. 

UK pension funds and insurers eye increased investment in renewables

A recent survey of UK pension funds and insurers has indicated a significant shift towards renewable energy investments.

RES’ 25 MW solar farm in South Gloucestershire given go-ahead

South Gloucestershire Council has granted approval for the construction of the 25MW Varley Solar Farm, located southeast of Cromhall. 

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