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BSR Nabs Permit for 49.9-MWp Solar Farm
UK-based British Solar Renewables (BSR) has received planning permission for a 49.9-MWp solar farm in the Torridge government district in northwest Devon. The Coldharbour Farm Solar Park, spanning 160 acres, is anticipated to generate enough electricity to power up to 12,500 homes and reduce 11,072 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually. Public consultation on the project began in autumn 2020, and construction works on the plant are estimated to take 28 weeks. BSR, established in 2010, has developed more than 700 MW of solar power across 57 plants.
What Impact Will BSR's 49.9-MWp Solar Farm Have?
The Coldharbour Farm Solar Park will create jobs and economic stability in the local region.
The project will provide a renewable energy solution to the Torridge government district, now free from carbon emissions.
The solar farm is expected to generate enough electricity to power 12,500 households, reducing their overall carbon footprint.
The solar park could offset the need for burning fossil fuels, saving an estimated 11,072 tonnes of carbon dioxide a year.
BSR’s Coldharbour Farm Solar Park represents a significant step towards the UK’s commitment to increase the nation’s renewable energy production.
Nov 6, 2023 // Plants, UK, Europe, PV Power Plant, British Solar Renewables, BSR
RES Secures Approval for 30-MW Solar Park in N. Ireland
UK-based renewable energy developer RES has received approval to construct a 29.9-MW solar photovoltaic park in County Down, Northern Ireland. The project marks a significant step in expanding renewable energy infrastructure in the region, contributing to the UK's broader goals for sustainable energy development.The solar park will enhance local energy production and support the transition to cleaner energy sources. RES's initiative aligns with Northern Ireland's commitment to increasing its renewable energy capacity, potentially providing economic and environmental benefits to the area. The project underscores the growing momentum in renewable energy investments across the UK.
How will RES's new solar park impact Northern Ireland's renewable energy goals?
Contributes to Northern Ireland's target of achieving 70% renewable electricity by 2030.
Reduces reliance on fossil fuels, decreasing carbon emissions in the region.
Supports local job creation during construction and maintenance phases.
Enhances energy security by diversifying energy sources.
Potentially lowers electricity costs for consumers through increased supply.
Encourages further investment in renewable energy projects in Northern Ireland.
Aligns with the UK's net-zero emissions goal by 2050.
Provides a model for future renewable energy projects in the region.
Jul 4, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Europe, res, PV Power Plant
Hive Energy team targets 350MW PV in New Zealand
to establish up to 350MW of solar properties in New Zealand.
The three UK-based companies claimed they have complementary abilities, developing a JV
Sep 2, 2021 // Plants, New Zealand, Oceania, hive energy, Giles Redpath
BayWa, Grune Energien win permit for 50-MW solar project in England
in between both companies as well as is their second solar development in the UK.
BayWa and also Grune Energien intend to release building activities early in
Sep 16, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Europe, BayWa, Solar Project, Grune Energien
Statkraft agrees battery 'forward trade' with Statera
sites such as Statera's Creyke Beck Storage project, located near Hull in the UK.
In forward trades, the sale or purchase of power is agreed ahead of
Jan 18, 2023 // Storage, UK, Europe, Statera, Statkraft
Vattenfall’s Sub-50MW Lancashire Solar Wins Approval
for its 49.9-MW Clifton March solar farm in Lancashire, staying just under the UK’s 50-MW threshold that triggers lengthier NSIP review. The approval
Dec 15, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, UK, Europe, Vattenfall, planning consent, battery-ready, Lancashire
Voltalia signs solar supply with City of London
the City of London Corporation.
The deal is the first of its kind in the UK to be authorized directly in between a renewables producer and also regulating
Nov 20, 2020 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, UK, Voltalia, Europe, Jamie Ingham Clark
EDF Renewables' 50MW Bloy's Grove solar farm gets green light
a public assessment for its 49.9 MW East Stour solar farm.
" EDF Renewables UK is pleased to have been provided planning approval to create a solar farm at
Jul 1, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, EDF Renewables, Bloy's Grove solar
Voltalia revenue up 71% as development, building unit drives growth
to 304MW as the firm boosted its PV portfolio in markets such as Brazil, the UK, Portugal, Italy as well as Belgium.
Of the greater than 588MW of renewables
Mar 25, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, ENERGY STORAGE, IPP, Voltalia, South america, financial results, Brazil, developer, company results
Gore Street suggests ₤ 75m fundraise to pursue 1.3 GW pipeline
a pipeline of investments with an overall project size of over 1.3 GW in the UK as well as internationally.
This consists of a number of prospective projects
Mar 29, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, UK, Europe, Gore Street
NESF, Eelpower forge second battery collaboration
equity growth method.
JVP2 "dramatically raises" NESF's position in the UK battery storage industry and also provides a "special chance" via both JVP1
Sep 12, 2022 // Storage, UK, Europe, Nesf, Kevin Lyon, Eelpower
NESF NAV drops ₤ 66m due to diving power costs
Lyon, chairman of NESF made note of the decreases in power rates seen in the UK as well as Italy as a result of the mix of the effects of COVID-19 on power
Jul 1, 2020 // Large-Scale, Markets & Finance News, UK, Europe, Nesf, Kevin Lyon
Brexit cannot avert the ‘fundamental issue’ of energy transition, event told
context of the energy transition and the future of energy trading in the UK was discussed.
Emeka ChUKwureh, director of energy markets
Sep 19, 2019 // Markets & Finance News, Policy, storage, UK, utilities, Europe, policy, Brexit, Emeka Chukwureh
OnPath Secures Approval for 200-MW Scottish Battery Project
in West Lothian. This development marks a significant step forward for the UK onshore renewables sector, as the project aims to enhance energy storage
Mar 31, 2025 // Storage, UK, Europe, OnPath Energy
Battery player Gresham acquires 25MW Tynemouth
UK financier Gresham House Energy Storage Fund has actually completed the acquisition of the 25MW Tynemouth battery project in North Shields, Tyne as well as Wear.
Tynemouth is a battery-only website with and is attached to the distribution network. It was appointed in 2018 and also produces availability-based acquired incomes from improved regularity response solutions supplied to National Grid.
The deal brings the investor's functional portfolio of utility-scale batteries to 350MW.
Consisted of in this is a 10MW growth of the Glassenbury portfolio project in Kent was lately finished and also is anticipated to be commissioned by 31 January.
Fund chair John Leggate said: "These additions to the portfolio, as well as the boost in acquired profits from Tynemouth, are an extremely positive method to start the brand-new year."
Manager Ben Guest included: "We have actually observed with wonderful rate of interest the current wholesale power rate short term spikes to above ₤ 1,000 per MWh. This has highlighted only also well the immediate demand for more energy storage space capability in the UK.
" We are relocating swiftly to deploy the ₤ 120 million we raised in November right into our near-term pipe and also anticipate updating shareholders on our ongoing development."
Jan 11, 2021 // Storage, UK, Europe, Gresham, Ben Guest, John Leggate












