UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has granted planning approval for two major solar farms in England, totaling nearly 900 MW of capacity. The projects include Ecotricity’s 500MW Heckington Fen and Island Green Power’s 480MW West Burton, the latter of which will see a reduction in capacity by approximately 104MW due to design changes. West Burton will be located on the Nottinghamshire-Lincolnshire border and connect to the 400kV West Burton substation, while Heckington Fen will be built on agricultural land in Lincolnshire, linking to the 400kV Bicker Fen substation by October 2028.
This decision marks a significant step towards expanding the UK's renewable energy portfolio. This project is going to reduce carbon emissions and enhance energy security. Additionally, local communities will benefit from job creation and investments in biodiversity initiatives, fostering both economic growth and environmental stewardship.
https://renews.biz/98364/uk-approves-permits-for-1gw-solar-duo/
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No greenhouse gas emissions are released into the atmosphere when using solar panels to create electricity. And because the sun provides more energy than we'll ever need, electricity from solar power is an essential energy source in the move to clean energy production. Good work to the UK government.
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Its good to see that the UK is still committed to sustainability.
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@boniface_kuria hoping as they do this they reduce their dependency on fossil fuels completely.
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These are phenomenal approvals and with the kind of power distribution the windfarms will definitely create immense impact .
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@Kevin We have solutions to work on our carbon footprint we just need to work on them.
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Great step.
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@patrick_kiash With big impact.
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This is a great win for renewables
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@annett_michuki very true it's reliable and affordable too.
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Great project that help curb this menace of climate change
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@elizbeth_gathigia definitely this will help curb pollution and use of fossil fuels
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@elizbeth_gathigia This is what our governments should have been doing from way back because solar panels have been available all through, and so they should invest heavily in them.
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Kudos to this effort! More stakeholders should support such amendments for a sustainable future.
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@mercy_munyiri_296 agreed... More parties need to join this movement for the betterment of the climate conditions
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@mercy_munyiri_296 Solar panels should be a thing that we climate changers should insist on, by telling the governments to invest in them.
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The approval of Heckington Fen and West Burton solar farms is a commendable step toward achieving net-zero goals. How can stakeholders collaborate further to scale such projects, fostering a sustainable future?
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@timothy_ndegwa I believe to scale up more of such projects they will need to full support from the government and adequate financial resources
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@videlis_wanjiru well put!
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@videlis_wanjiru
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Kudos to UK for their openness to adopt renewable energy... It will be a game changer
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@videlis_wanjiru A bold move that is worth it.
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Encouraging to see large-scale solar projects like these gaining approval
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@dickson_mutai yeaa... I agree it is very encouraging... It shows the willingness of the people to make the much needed change
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@dickson_mutai It's inspiring to see the UK investing in sustainable energy solutions that create jobs and promote biodiversity
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@dickson_mutai A government that is approving such large-scale projects is a government in the right direction.
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This sets a great example for other countries
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@ann_nyambura_542 absolutely this is amazing and deserves to be emulated by others
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@ann_nyambura_542 Yes I believe as long as there are more benefits from solar panels other countries should see the need to transition.