UK grants consent for 450MW Nottinghamshire solar project
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero approved the Steeple Renewables Project, which also includes a proposed 150MW battery storage system.
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- The project is proposed for Nottinghamshire, according to the UK government announcement.
- Steeple Solar Farm Limited submitted its application on 14 May 2025; it was accepted for examination on 11 June 2025.
The consent decision allows the proposed solar and battery project to proceed through the development process.
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The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero announced that it had granted development consent for the Steeple Renewables Project. The proposal comprises approximately 450MW of solar generation and an approximately 150MW battery energy storage system in Nottinghamshire.
The government says the Planning Inspectorate examined the application and that the public, statutory consultees and interested parties had an opportunity to provide evidence. Recommendations were made to the Secretary of State on 10 July 2026.
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UK grants consent for 450MW Nottinghamshire solar projectUK Government
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero approved the Steeple Renewables Project, which also includes a proposed 150MW battery storage system.UK Government
The project is proposed for Nottinghamshire, according to the UK government announcement.UK Government
Steeple Solar Farm Limited submitted its application on 14 May 2025; it was accepted for examination on 11 June 2025.UK Government
The consent decision allows the proposed solar and battery project to proceed through the development process.UK Government
The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero announced that it had granted development consent for the Steeple Renewables Project.UK Government
The proposal comprises approximately 450MW of solar generation and an approximately 150MW battery energy storage system in Nottinghamshire.UK Government
The government says the Planning Inspectorate examined the application and that the public, statutory consultees and interested parties had an opportunity to provide evidence.UK Government
Recommendations were made to the Secretary of State on 10 July 2026.UK Government