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Innovative online campaign launched to answer planning queries

Leading South West law firm Stephens Scown LLP is to launch an innovative online campaign by using Twitter to answer questions on planning law. As part of the firm’s Planning Week (#planningweek), lawyers from the largest specialist planning team in …

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Event to address latest energy position in Cornwall

Cornish businesses will have a chance to find out the latest position of renewable energy in the county at an event being held at The Hall for Cornwall on 13 June. The event is being organised by the specialist renewable …

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Boost 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 Renewable Obligation Certificate (ROC). This could prove to be excellent news …

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New era for offshore wind: Atlantic Array Wind Farm

An exciting new era for the development of offshore wind is approaching in the South West.   In 2008 RWE npower renewables (“RWE”) was awarded the development rights from The Crown Estate (owners of the UK seabed) for part of …

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Renewable energy event outlines developments to watch in 2013

Businesses will have a chance to find out about the year ahead in renewable energy at the latest Exeter Energy Exchange next month. The event will take place on 13 February and is organised by legal firm Stephens Scown LLP …

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Increases 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 energy generated and a 40 per cent increase in capacity, …

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Government’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 projects at large factory or warehouses and incentivise solar projects on …

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Renewable energy team singled out by one of UK’s biggest banks

Our renewable energy team, which is carving out a reputation for its work in the sector, has been appointed to NatWest’s panel of preferred solicitors for renewables work. Devon and Cornwall based Stephens Scown LLP, which has a dedicated renewables team, …

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New energy initiatives for community groups

New Government renewable energy initiatives could provide benefits for community groups and individuals. The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is introducing a variety of proposals on community energy and The Green Deal. The Green Deal Scheme is a …

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Securing a sustainable future through renewable energy sources

With worldwide energy consumption increasing by 46% in the past 20 years, our specialist renewable energy solicitors are highlighting the importance of renewable energy in the region, as the need to deal with climate change becomes more urgent and energy needs …

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