UK designer wins consents for 166MW PV and also storage

• Renewable Connections' projects consist of 25MW Strathruddie solar farm and 20MW battery development in Fife, Scotland

Renewable Connections has actually secured intending consents for 166MW of solar and storage capacity in the UK.

The most recent consent is for the 25MW Strathruddie solar farm and 20MW battery storage development in Fife, Scotland, which was accepted unanimously at committee on 16 March.

The 49.9 MW solar farm and 20.5 MW independent battery storage space growth, Vicarage Drove Energy Centre in North West Bicker, Lincolnshire, was accepted by Boston Borough Council under delegated powers on 17 February.

The 50MW/100MWh Indian Queens grid-scale battery storage space facility in Cornwall, a joint application in between Renewable Connections and also Pivot Power, part of EDF Renewables, was approved under delegated powers by Cornwall Council on 2 February.

Renewable Connections growth supervisor John Leith said: "To have three renewable energy projects consented in such fast succession is a huge accomplishment, especially for our team and also consultants who have functioned relentlessly on these projects.

" We are likewise delighted to have actually accomplished our very first consent in Scotland, along with the cutting-edge co-location projects at Vicarage Drove and also Strathruddie."

All three projects have actually been developed in partnership with European Energy.