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Government closes solar Feed-in Tariff Loophole
The Department of Energy and Climate Change has published its response its recent consultation on proposed changes to the rules for extensions to solar installations. A regulatory loophole allowing...
View ArticleNew seminars in Devon and Cornwall reveal the secrets of solar energy
Secrets of solar energy will be the theme for seminars for farmers and landowners being hosted in Devon and Cornwall by experts from South West legal firm Stephens Scown LLP and independent accountancy...
View ArticleRenewable Energy Solicitors Update on Solar PV
From 6th April 2012 certain types of Solar PV installations on non-domestic buildings will not require planning permission due to amendments made to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted...
View ArticleGovernment’s support for solar and biomass projects welcomed
A leading South West renewable energy lawyer has welcomed the Government’s announcement of support for solar and biomass renewable energy projects. In order to encourage the installation of solar...
View ArticleIncreases in renewable energy production and capacity in 2012
The Department for Energy and Climate Change has announced massive increases in renewable energy capacity and production across the UK. Highlights include a 27 per cent increase in overall renewable...
View ArticleBoost for farmers planning renewable energy projects
In order to encourage the installation of solar projects on buildings, the Department of Energy and Climate Change has announced that building-mounted solar PV projects will receive a separate...
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Warning over solar subsidy cuts – South West could be hardest hit
Government proposals to cut subsidies to large solar farms could be extremely detrimental for the South West, according to one of the Westcountry’s leading renewable energy lawyers. Sonya Bedford,...
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Solar parks open their doors to visitors
Solar parks across the UK are opening their doors to visitors next month. Solar Independence Day – an initiative organised by the Solar Trade Association - is taking place on 4 July, allowing people...
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Solar companies challenge early closure of Renewables Obligation
A number of solar power companies have joined forces to challenge the early closure of the Renewables Obligation (RO). Lark Energy, Orta Solar, Solarcentury and TGC Renewables have started a judicial...
View ArticleWhat are the on-going challenges when operating a solar farm?
Sonya Bedford, partner and head of the renewable energy team at Stephens Scown Solicitors, looks at the lessons learnt from existing projects. What are the main issues that clients encounter during the...
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