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Third Cornish geothermal site gets go-ahead

Geothermal Engineering Limited has been granted planning permission by Cornwall Council for a geothermal power plant at Manhay. The Manhay project is expected to produce 5MW of electrical energy and 20 MW of thermal energy continuously. It will be GEL’s…

Conrad Energy wins approval for 15MW battery

Conrad Energy has been granted planning approval for a 15MW battery in Watchet, Somerset. The battery will be housed in 15 storage containers and is due to be operational by the end of 2024. Conrad Energy said the site has…

NIC to re-examine planning regime as consents slow

The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has begun a review of the current approach to National Policy Statements (NPSs) and identify how the planning system could create greater certainty for infrastructure investors, developers and local communities. HM Treasury said the planning…