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Wales’ largest offshore wind project gets green light

An offshore wind farm capable of powering half a million homes has been given the green light by the energy and net zero secretary. Awel y Môr, located off the North Wales coast, is being developed by RWE in a joint venture with Stadtwerke München (30%) and Siemens Financial Services (10%).. The wind farm will consist of up to 50 turbines at a maximum height of 332 metres.

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Ministers delay decision on UK’s biggest solar farm

The government has delayed a planning decision on proposals for the UK’s biggest solar farm. Under the statutory process for national infrastructure projects, ministers were due to make a decision on the development consent order (DCO) for the Sunnica Energy Farm by28 September 28, three months after receiving a report from inspectors. However, junior energy minister Lord Callanan issued a written statement that confirmed a decision on the DCO is being postponed.

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Wales’ largest offshore wind project gets green light

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