Energy TfL plans solar farms to supply London Underground power February 10, 2026 Oguz Simsek Transport for London (TfL) intends to establish solar farms with the aim of contributing to the power supply for its Underground system. The transportation authority has issued a call for…
Energy Rotherham Council Rejects Battery Storage Proposal as ‘Too Detrimental’ February 10, 2026 Oguz Simsek Planning permission for two battery energy storage facilities on green belt land in Rotherham has been refused, despite planning officers recommending approval. Developers had intended for this project, situated on…
Energy University of Surrey Solar Farm Project Receives Planning Approval February 10, 2026 Oguz Simsek The University of Surrey has been granted permission to construct a solar farm on green belt land within the county. In collaboration with SSE Energy Solutions, the university announced that…
Energy GB Energy Chairman’s Base Confirmed in Manchester February 10, 2026 Oguz Simsek The UK government has verified that the chairman of GB Energy, its newly established state-owned enterprise, will be situated in Manchester. Previously, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had stated that…
Energy Approval Denied for Caley Thistle-linked Battery Storage Project February 10, 2026 Oguz Simsek A proposal for a battery energy storage system (BESS) associated with Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC has been denied authorization by a planning official appointed by the Scottish government. The football…
Energy Search for families of oil rig disaster victims February 10, 2026 Oguz Simsek Researchers investigating an oil rig disaster that claimed the lives of 123 workers over four decades ago are seeking information about two British individuals who perished. The Alexander Kielland platform…
Energy Wales Proposes Planning System Changes to Expedite Renewable Energy Project Approvals February 10, 2026 Oguz Simsek Proposed modifications to Wales’ planning framework for renewable energy projects aim to accelerate their construction timeline. Projects with a capacity of up to 50MW will no longer require final endorsement…
Energy Government receives proposals for contentious solar farm February 10, 2026 Oguz Simsek Proposals for the construction of what would be one of Europe’s most extensive solar farms have been lodged with the government. This planned facility, named Botley West Solar Farm, is…
Energy Kelvin Hall to receive 1,000 rooftop solar panels February 10, 2026 Oguz Simsek In January, Kelvin Hall in Glasgow is scheduled to have 1,000 solar panels fitted onto its roof. This solar panel system, situated on the council-owned multi-functional facility, is anticipated to…
Energy North Yorkshire Solar Farm Plan Approved Despite Flood Concerns February 10, 2026 Oguz Simsek A proposal for a substantial solar energy facility to be constructed in North Yorkshire has received approval, notwithstanding objections from inhabitants of adjacent communities who fear it might exacerbate local…