Throughout the year, we’ve been bringing you the latest positive news within the solar energy space, with changing energy needs throughout the year.
This comes as the pandemic had caused many individuals and businesses to shift their energy requirements and after a very long summer, solar has had the opportunity to shine, as performance has hit record highs.
The growing support for solar in general and the performance seen over recent years has also led to further development for the renewable energy source within the UK. One of the latest to be announced has come from EDF Renewables UK, as they have outlined a plan to install a 49.9-MW solar far near Bramford in Suffolk. They hope that all necessary planning applications can be submitted before the end of the year, but there is currently no information on when construction or completion could be aimed for. This is set to occupy around half of the 160.6-acre plot, there may be more room for further development later on.
This announcement also follows news that came earlier this year, as the largest solar farm in the UK had been announced to be built on the north Kent coast. Spanning across a 900-acre plot, it has been suggested that this solar farm could supply power to 91,000 homes and include one of the world’s largest energy storage systems to capture any excess.
The growth in solar is something close to us here at Utility Trade too. Last year we were able to take home an award from the National Energy Efficiency Awards following the completion of over 75 solar PV installation projects, and the next twelve months could see our own network grow as we’re set to exceed 10 megawatts of power generated too. With increasing focus being placed on the development of the renewable space it is certainly an exciting time for solar.
If you’d like to discover more about our own solar farm projects and find out how solar may be beneficial for you, get in contact with our team today. Furthermore, if you’d like to explore our many other energy efficiency solutions, you can find out more here.
