Renewable Connections receives third solar authorization

• The last week has actually seen the company get 90MW of accepted projects

Renewable Connections has actually invited its 3rd project permission in seven days, safeguarding almost 90MW of solar and also battery storage pipeline in Scotland and also England.

As soon as functional, the 3 projects could displace the matching of 1.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from fossil fuel resources throughout their lifetime.

The 3 projects consist of the 23MW Selms Muir solar and battery storage development in West Lothian, the 21MW Kincraig Solar and also battery storage advancement in Aberdeenshire, as well as the 46MW Snakes Meadow Solar Farm in Bedfordshire.

All three just recently consented projects have been established by Renewable Connections in collaboration with European Energy (EE) and when operational will certainly have a lifespan of up to forty years.

This year to date, Renewable Connections has actually secured 7 successive project approvals, with 3 projects consented in Scotland, and also four in England.

John Leith, growth supervisor at Renewable Connections, stated: "Our three recently consented projects will not only bring the noticeable, long-lasting renewable energy benefits, yet additionally considerable inward investment with over ₤ 179,000 of community benefit funds connected with them.

He added: "We have been very privileged to have 8 projects consecutively approved, 7 of which have been accepted this year. We take a responsible, community led approach in the development of our projects. Whilst our key emphasis gets on opening hundreds of megawatts of solar and storage space as well as raising energy independence in the UK, we are additionally devoted to establishing premium quality projects which see benefits provided to neighborhood citizens and the natural surroundings."