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EDF Renewables UK & PS Renewables have unveiled plans for the Rosefield Solar Farm in Buckinghamshire, England. A NSIP with a generating capacity of over 50 MW, public consultation begins 28th September. Low carbon electricity to power thousands of homes & businesses, while delivering substantial benefits to the local community & environment.

Sutton Bridge in South Holland district of Lincolnshire is due online by late 2022

The developer also settles financing for the Gaskell West 2 and 3 projects

Public consultation for the up-to 800MW scheme in Lincolnshire will compete six weeks from 24 January

UK power generation organization ContourGlobal Plc (LON: GLO) on Wednesday introduced that it has completed the purchase of 18 MW of operating solar photovoltaic or pv (PV) nuclear power plant in Italy in collaboration with Swiss investment manager Energy Infrastructure Partners AG (EIP).

PS Renewables' Skye Green Solar Farm to power 7,500 homes, blending clean energy with sustainable land use in Essex.

British Solar Renewables (BSR), an independent power producer, said on Monday it received planning approval for its 29-MW Lower Wyke solar project in England after a successful appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. The ruling clears an earlier planning hurdle and enables the company to proceed with development.BSR said the solar farm will add renewable electricity to the UK grid and support national efforts to expand low-carbon generation as the country pushes its energy transition. The approval is another step for BSR’s growing pipeline of utility-scale solar projects and underscores how planning decisions remain pivotal for moving renewable projects toward construction. How does BSR’s approved 29-MW Lower Wyke solar project impact UK grid and development? Adds roughly 29 MW of low-carbon, utility-scale generation capacity that can contribute to periods of higher daytime demand, easing pressure on the grid during peak solar hours. Increases overall renewable energy supply, helping the UK reduce reliance on fossil generation and support decarbonisation targets that shape grid dispatch decisions and longer-term capacity planning. Can reduce wholesale power volatility and costs at the margin by supplying predictable generation during daylight, which may improve system balance and lower curtailment risk when aligned with network capacity. Strengthens system reliability by adding a new asset to the regional generation mix, complementing existing wind, hydro, and other resources while broadening the portfolio of grid-connected renewables. Supports transmission and distribution network planning: once connected, the project can influence local capacity headroom, voltage management, and future reinforcement needs. Creates additional demand for grid connection works (switchgear, export infrastructure, and potentially reinforcement), which can drive near-term engineering activity and coordination with network operators. Moves a previously stalled project through the planning system, demonstrating that permitting outcomes directly affect how quickly new generation reaches commissioning—and therefore how fast the grid gains additional clean capacity. Provides momentum for BSR’s broader pipeline, improving the likelihood of follow-on projects progressing and sustaining development momentum needed for meeting annual renewable deployment expectations. Helps diversify generation sources in England by expanding utility-scale solar—supporting broader resilience as the UK manages the transition away from firm fossil supply. Contributes to local energy and economic development during construction and operation, which can build community support and make future grid-integrated projects easier to deliver. Signals to developers, local authorities, and grid stakeholders that cleared planning barriers can translate into tangible capacity additions, shaping planning risk assumptions used in future development and investment decisions.

SolarAfrica buys a South Africa solar-plus-battery project from Norsk Renewables, backed by Mirova, boosting “usable renewables” with storage for evening peaks and improved reliability as solar expands.

APG invests $400 million in US renewable energy company Doral Renewables, boosting solar and storage projects with additional funding for growth.

Zaratán and Arroyadas projects in Valladolid will have an integrated capacity of 66MW when constructed

Utility UTE is planning to resume solar energy development with a new large scale PV project after several years of almost zero growth.

PV designer to introduce share placement and also seek listing on London Stock Exchange

EDF Renewables has acquired Wexford Solar in Ireland and opened a new workplace in Dublin.

Infrastructure company has gotten 50MW asset from Lightsource BP

Catch the energy shift in 2024: US expected to add 40 GW of solar & wind capacity, resulting in 16% increase of renewable energy's share of electricity generation.