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From today, the UK's Biodiversity Net Gain requirement will come into effect, introduced as part of the Environment Act (2021), the #BNG requirement is a standardised approach to development, land and marine management that leaves biodiversity in a 'measurably better state than before the development took place.' The BNG requirement provides an important opportunity for renewable energy companies to build on their existing commitments to sustainable land use, and improve the local environment around new infrastructure projects. The implementation of mandatory BNG presents a chance for businesses and finance to play a pivotal role in promoting positive change for the health and resilience of nature. It serves as a quantifiable measure of conservation and restoration efforts. NextEnergy Capital fully supports the world-leading Environment Act and is proud to actively contribute to helping the UK achieve global targets aimed at halting the decline of nature loss.  Read more on the BNG requirement and what this means for utility scale solar here: https://lnkd.in/eAdkaUic | #naturalcapital | #BNG | #bnglegislation | #biodiversityloss | #biodiversitynetgain | #biodiversityconservation | #nature | #habitatcreation | #bngplan |

🗞 OUT NOW! Europe's #powersector just published its first-of-a-kind guidebook on how to protect #biodiversity in #renewables and #grid projects. “Adopting #ecological measures that can accelerate energy infrastructure deployment to meet our #climate targets is a win-win for the planet.” – says Eurelectric’s Secretary General, Kristian Ruby. Yet, several challenges remain to integrating biodiversity protection: How do we measure contributions to biodiversity? How do we keep an attractive business case for developers? How can regulation support this synergic approaches? Here are your answers: https://lnkd.in/dynjBfn7

Maintaining solar farms just got greener! Learn about the innovative mowers that are maximizing energy production and promoting biodiversity. Read More: https://lnkd.in/dijdYkFc #solarfarm #EcoFriendlyTech #RenewableEnergy #solarmaintenance #SustainableEnergy #GreenTech #SolarInnovation #CleanEnergyForAll #biodiversity #ecomowers

BESS⚡️Shetland Lower Blackhill project consented on 21 February (up to 100MW). An interesting decision in that the accepted absence of biodiversity impacts removed the need for securing any biodiversity enhancement. Para 44 best articulates this 👇 and shows some divergence from new mandatory BNG rules down south. "Scottish Ministers conclude that it is not necessary or justified to impose a planning condition requiring mitigation of a non-effect by the enhancement of biodiversity and they reject the suggestion by the Planning Authority that such a condition is necessary." The counter-balance was the project did not benefit from support under NPF4 Policy 3 – whilst it may not have harmed biodiversity, it also did not conserve, restore and enhance it. Nevertheless the strength of policy support for BESS is such that the application was granted. The decision reaffirms that energy storage development is “essential infrastructure” in the eyes of Ministers that can effectively benefit from the same policy support as a wind or solar farm by virtue of its “indirect but significant contribution to renewable energy generation targets”.

Balancing renewable energy with nature conservation is a critical challenge we must tackle. 🌱⚡ Australia, with its rich biodiversity, faces a delicate dance between harnessing clean energy and protecting its unique ecosystems. Some renewable projects have unfortunately damaged these precious habitats. With careful planning, we can minimize this impact. It starts with collecting better data and embracing regenerative practices. 📊♻️ Imagine solar panels soaking up the sun on degraded land, breathing new life into barren areas. 🌞 And by strategically co-locating renewable infrastructure with existing transmission lines, we can further reduce our footprint. ⚡🛣️ The road ahead requires government investment and strong leadership to guide us towards a sustainable future. 🤝💪 It's a complex puzzle, but one we must solve. #renewableenergy #sustainability #climatechange #natureconservation #ActOnClimate #GreenFuture

The Community Power Agency in New South Wales has introduced a new guide aimed at enhancing biodiversity and building community trust in solar farm developments. The guide, focused on integrating conservoltaic and agrivoltaic practices, offers strategies for solar developers to manage land-use conflicts and employ regenerative farming techniques without sacrificing PV generation. Highlighting successful projects across the globe, the guide encourages a blend of conservation and agriculture alongside renewable energy production, promising improved environmental outcomes and community relations. Read more ➡️ https://loom.ly/7swjCFU - PV Magazine Want to find out more about Agrivoltaics? Speak to our team today ➡️ https://loom.ly/VCA1uGE #SolarEnergy #Biodiversity #CommunityEngagement #RenewableEnergy #Conservoltaics #Agrivoltaics #SustainableDevelopment

This year’s #WorldEnvironmentDay focuses on the critical need for land #restoration and the #sustainable management of land, soils and biomass. Integrative and #regenerative use of land, soils and #biomass are pillars of a sustainable bioeconomy, which can deliver more than just healthier lands – it offers a potential “triple win” for #climate, #biodiversity and sustainable #development. https://lnkd.in/eFQT6e-a

We love to see the growing potential of solar farms as more than just renewable energy sources—they can also serve as vital biodiversity refuges and multiuse spaces. Solar farms can be thriving habitats for pollinators and wildlife, while also supporting agriculture. The challenge, of course, is there is no one-size-fits-all approach across ecosystems and municipalities. Lots of work for policymakers — local, regional, and federal — to enable carbon-sequestering biodiversity-rich solar projects. ☀️ #SolarFarms #Biodiversity #RenewableEnergy #Agrivoltaics #ClimateSolutions https://lnkd.in/gZkh9kEw

As well as the role of solar farms in generating clean energy, if planned correctly, there is also potential to embed nature into their design and accelerate progress towards biodiversity gain. As balancing land use becomes an increasingly important issue, challenges around nature and energy generation can be met with strategic and cross sectoral planning. https://lnkd.in/eK5HZyDk

It's great to see a project that our company supported through development reach a point where it's not just producing power and doing what it was designed to do, but also showcase what the renewable energy industry is all about...! While ecosystem is typically viewed through a biological or environmental lens, and Bellflower Solar is an exceptional application of that, what struck me when I voted for Bellflower is how the #LightsourceBP development and delivery teams took an even wider, more holistic and inclusive approach to ecosystem. The team built partnerships at multiple levels locally, across the country, and industry, infusing its commitment and intent every step of the way.  Add into the mix institutional partnerships that will objectively study, learn and share their findings so that ecosystem improvement initiatives like this carry beyond just one project or one portfolio of projects. This is living out exactly what renewable energy is all about... inception to completion... and now extending into operation.  A tip of the hardhat, one more vote, and sincere thanks to #LightsourceBP for helping make #ResponsibleSolar and #Agrivoltaics real.