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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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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 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 Development) Order 1995. This will provide additional opportunities for the …

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New 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 firm Francis Clark with Winter Rule. Stephens …

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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 renewable energy developers to receive the higher Feed-In Tariff (FIT) payments …

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Solar panels for homeowners

A lot of homeowners are looking at solar PV panels in an effort to reduce their electricity and heating bills as well as helping the environment. This is even more prevalent with Scottish Power and British Gas announcing large energy …

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Powering up the park with solar PV

“When the owners of Hendra Holiday Park decided to build a solar farm on their site in Newquay, I was inspired by their drive and determination,” says Michael Beadel, partner with Stephens Scown’s Commercial Property Team in Cornwall.  “It was …

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Firm advises on South West’s first operational solar farm

Although Stephens Scown LLP has been supporting the Wheal Jane Group for more than 10 years with expert legal advice, it is perhaps the latest stage in the disused tin mine site’s development that has been most exciting for the …

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Devon Renewables Lawyers: Resurgence in wind power after solar subsidies review

The Government’s ongoing review of subsidies for large scale solar farms has prompted renewed interest in wind energy from farmers and landowners looking to cut costs and generate income. Ministers announced last month that they were planning to slash so-called …

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