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Consents and planning applications for national energy infrastructure

The Planning Act 2008 changed the role of local authorities in the new planning regime with particular regard to the development consent process for new nuclear power stations.

National Policy Statement for Renewable Energy Infrastructure (EN

2.9.26 As the electricity grid sees increasing levels of generation from variable renewable generators such as offshore wind, onshore wind and solar power, there will be an

Large scale solar power generation backed in revised

The central role envisaged for solar power generation in supporting the decarbonisation of the UK energy sector is reflected in a draft revised planning policy designed to shape decision making on major

Energy Transitions Require Innovation in Power

Meeting these targets will reshape the power sector in the coming decades. In 2021, the IEA released its landmark global roadmap, Net Zero by 2050, which detailed two parallel transformations for the power sector

''Untapped potential'' of commercial buildings could

First meeting of new Solar Taskforce highlights untapped potential of commercial sites for solar form of power generation amongst the British public and consumer demand has never been higher

Guidance on large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) system design

With the continued growth of solar PV, and to aid further growth as the global energy system transitions to zero carbon, the Energy Institute (EI) recognised the need for concise guidance

Method for planning a wind–solar–battery hybrid power plant

Request PDF | On Jul 31, 2018, Muhammad Khalid and others published Method for planning a wind–solar–battery hybrid power plant with optimal generation-demand matching | Find, read

Key Operational Issues on the Integration of Large-Scale Solar Power

Solar photovoltaic (PV) power generation has strong intermittency and volatility due to its high dependence on solar radiation and other meteorological factors. Therefore, the

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What will changes to UK planning policy mean for solar power plants?

Co-written by Tom Edwards of Pinsent Masons. Proposed changes to UK planning policy remove uncertainty about the priority given to the development of major solar power plants and will spur a greater number of ‘utility scale’ projects in the years ahead.

Will solar power be a 'net zero' energy source in 2050?

According to the proposed new EN-1, the government envisages solar – together with wind – as accounting for the predominant sources of cheap, clean electricity supply in 2050, when the UK hopes to operate a ‘net zero’ economy, albeit complemented by other energy technologies that are less reliant on weather factors.

Do you need planning permission to install solar panels?

Current rules that require businesses to apply for planning permission if solar panels will generate more than one megawatt of electricity will also be scrapped, meaning organisations will be able to install more solar panels on rooftops without the delay and cost of applying for planning permission.

Can solar power help decarbonise the UK energy sector?

Co-written by Matthew Fox and Toby Yeates of Pinsent Masons. The central role envisaged for solar power generation in supporting the decarbonisation of the UK energy sector is reflected in a draft revised planning policy designed to shape decision making on major renewable energy projects.

Will solar and wind be the main source of energy by 2050?

The government expects solar, together with wind, to be the predominant source of energy generation by 2050. It also recognises that whilst solar and wind will provide the predominant component in the energy mix it will need to be supported by other forms of electricity generation, including energy storage.

What is the powering up Britain energy security plan?

Together with the Powering Up Britain: Energy Security Plan, this document sets out how the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero aims to enhance the UK’s energy security, seize the economic opportunities of the transition, and deliver on our net zero commitments. This plan:

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