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Another fantastic chapter in E.ON's decarbonisation initiative. On the day that the World Meteorological Organisation reported that climate change indicators had reached record levels last year, the importance of utility scale BESS schemes like this has never been greater, providing grid stability, enabling the integration of renewable energy and moving us closer to a more resilient and sustainable infrastructure.

How to Keep Solar Projects Producing for Decades to Come ☀️ NICO JOHNSON 🎙️spoke with Josh Fraughton, a renewable energy veteran whose nearly two decades of pioneering work in the solar industry, tackles this head-on. From his early days of installations to leading strategies in operations & maintenance (O&M) 🛠️ and repowering with major companies within the solar industry. Expect to learn: ⚡ O&M Strategies: Learn how proactive maintenance can significantly extend the lifespan and performance of solar assets. ⚡ Repowering: Discover Josh's approach to rejuvenating aging solar systems, boosting their efficiency and output. ⚡ Navigating Parts Obsolescence: Understand the strategies that Josh employs to tackle the challenge of aging components in solar installations. Share your thoughts and insights on how we can push for better management of solar assets and innovation in addressing obsolescence. #SolarPower #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #EnergyTransition Watch the full episode with Josh here: https://lnkd.in/eJ9cuB2R

DWD is delighted to announce that the Secretary of State for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has granted development consent for the Mallard Pass Solar Farm in Lincolnshire and Rutland, a landmark decision made on Friday, 12th July. This approval is a significant milestone for renewable energy in the UK, and for the developer Windel Energy and Recurrent Energy, paving the way for the construction of one of the country's largest solar farms with a capacity of 350MW. As the lead planning consultant, DWD played a pivotal role in navigating the complex planning process, ensuring that all regulatory and environmental requirements were addressed. This achievement was made possible through the collaborative efforts of an exceptional team of consultants, each bringing their specialized expertise to the project, including LDA Design, Counter Context Ltd, Ardent, Humbeat and Pinsent Masons. Along with a strong collaborative engagement with al host authorities, thank you to Rutland, Lincolnshire and South Kesteven planning officers for continued engagement throughout the process. Following the initial excitement, we wanted to share some of the highlights from the Mallard Pass DCO decision, which include the following – The ExA fully endorsed our flexible approach to site sizing and selection, recognizing the importance of grid connection as a key factor. They supported the exclusion of mitigation and enhancement areas in calculating the generating capacity by hectare and confirmed there's no need to consider smaller sites that wouldn't deliver the required capacity. Our soil surveys and mitigation measures received positive feedback, indicating minimal impact on food production. While the decision noted moderate negative weight on BMV land impacts, our evidence was deemed satisfactory. The urgent need for utility-scale solar PV to meet net zero goals was acknowledged, with substantial positive weight given to the project's carbon benefits. The 60-year time limit was approved, along with added safeguards to ensure environmental protection. The ExA recognized our landscape-led design and mitigation efforts, despite some disagreements on LVIA and PRoWs assessments. Other notable points include the decision against requiring a financial bond and the enhanced requirements for land access and temporary possession notices. Land Assembly and Compensation Advice was also provided by Peter Roberts. This decision underscores our team effort - a big thank you to everyone involved in making this project a success! Sarah Price, Jonathan Harris, Emma-Jane Hayward, Lucy Freeman #MallardPass #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #Infrastructure https://lnkd.in/g2mHKcyS

🌿 Exciting News from Grand Rapids! 🌿 The Fiscal Committee has greenlit contracts and payments totaling $250,000 to 3Degrees Group, Inc. and Sol Systems for the purchase of renewable energy credits (RECs) for 2024 and 2025 with the help of our consultant Foresight Management. This investment means Grand Rapids is set to achieve 100% renewable energy for all municipal operations during these years, making us the first city in Michigan—and one of the few in the U.S.—to hit this milestone! Our journey to 100% renewable includes: 🌿 Developing a one-megawatt solar array at the Lake Michigan Filtration Plant 🌿 Reducing overall electricity use 🌿 Converting to LED street lighting 🌿 Using our biodigester 🌿 Pursuing solar development at the Butterworth Landfill But what are RECs? The U.S. EPA defines a REC as a market-based instrument that represents the property rights to the environmental, social, and other non-power attributes of renewable electricity generation. RECs are issued when one megawatt of electricity is generated and delivered to the electricity grid from a renewable energy resource. Together, we're making Grand Rapids greener and setting a benchmark for cities nationwide! 💚✨ #SustainableGR #RenewableEnergy #GreenCity #GrandRapids #CleanEnergyFuture GR Office of Sustainability: https://lnkd.in/gwaYeyuA

Great op-ed from Sarah Beth Aubrey, Founder of the Indiana Agriculture Coalition for Renewable Energy, on the importance of MISO's Tranche 1 transmission lines to Hoosier farmers. "Indiana farmers could soon have new opportunities to host projects if state regulators approve proposed long-distance transmission lines that will more efficiently transfer power across the upper Midwest, helping ensure reliable electricity, reduce utility costs for ratepayers, and connect more clean energy projects to the regional power grid." https://lnkd.in/erF9RTAD

Check out our most recent project which received a 50% USDA REAP grant and a lifetime warranty. CSA is here to represent you to explore the financial feasibility of implementing a solar project for your organization. -All states and all system sizes -Hedge against energy inflation -Earn tax-free rate of return on your previously uninvested electricity expense -Obtain financial incentives -Become a leader in sustainability through renewable energy

Interesting post by David Carpenter about the tension between big #solarPV in #Vermont and not used by Vermont ratepayers, and the smaller-scale development needed to meet the proposed new law's requirements for in-state #renewableenergy for Vermonters. See especially the last three paragraphs. It turns out I have some opinions this question he asks: "What if anything will Vermont do to incentivize dual use #agrivoltaics projects and #brownfield redevelopment?"

Read our latest case study about Ockendon Solar Farm and how we worked with NTR plc to provide support throughout the project's development with technical due diligence, construction management services, project safety reviews, and prinicpal designer services. Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q02v7vHX0

You never hear this side of SOLAR energy. Possibly if better permitted these issues could be managed or curtailed. Any structure that is built on the land will have impacts. If that structure puts load on local aquifers ... that should have been addressed in construction permit. same with run-off, etc., etc.

Learn how Entrust achieved planning permission in just 8 weeks for a 330-acre utility-scale solar farm in Roscrea, County Tipperary. Discover how our comprehensive pre-application engagement and high-quality planning application submission set a new standard for efficiency in infrastructure project approvals. Read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/ev3Ua2W8 #PlanningSuccess #SolarFarm #PlanningPermission