Council objects to LionLink slamming lack of coordination and fears for communities

An application for a Development Consent Order is expected to be submitted by National Grid Ventures later in 2026.

Mar 31 • Richard Rout

June 2025

Suffolk challenges Government on Planning reform at a National Infrastructure Conference

Following the success of this year’s conference, it will take place again in June 2026.

Jun 30, 2025 • Richard Rout

May 2025

Council cites numerous concerns as it formally objects to north Suffolk solar farm plans

EcoPower anticipates running its statutory consultation in Autumn 2025.

May 31, 2025 • Richard Rout

November 2024

More solar heads to Long Stratton and a raft of new BESS schemes, including at Sizewell

In this piece, I’ll pick up on some of the major entries on the Transmission Entry Capacity Register over the last few weeks.

Nov 29, 2024 • Richard Rout

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September 2024

TEC Register update: New 900MW Solar Farm at Gissing in Norfolk

Late on Friday, another vast solar farm has been given a connection offer and was added to the TEC Register. The 900MW Elmya Gissing BESS & PV scheme…

Sep 23, 2024 • Richard Rout

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Two huge new solar schemes hit the TEC Register in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire

A vast new 800MW Solar Farm in Lincolnshire, known as East Lincolnshire Solar, appeared on the TEC Register last night and follows on from a similarly…

Sep 19, 2024 • Richard Rout

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On friendship

This coming weekend a good friend and I celebrate our 20-year friendiversary. It’s made me reflect on the friends I have and the kind of friend I am.

Sep 6, 2024 • Richard Rout

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On solar power

Last week a journalist used me as an example of a politician being anti-solar. I have two confessions. First, I’m not. Second, I can understand why he…

Sep 3, 2024 • Richard Rout

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August 2024

On comedy

I lament the state of British broadcast comedy, take a bit of a tour through what makes me chuckle and suggest why taking the comedic shackles off can…

Aug 29, 2024 • Richard Rout

TEC Register update: new 460MW Long Stratton Solar Farm and "North Anglia Connection Node"

Today's new additions to the TEC Register will do nothing to quell fears around the Norwich to Tilbury Pylon proposals, with a connection offer granted…

Aug 27, 2024 • Richard Rout

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West Suffolk Council no longer oppose the Sunnica solar farm

In an astonishing about-turn, the Labour Leader of West Suffolk Council's Labour & Independent "Progressive Alliance", that runs the council, today said…

Aug 22, 2024 • Richard Rout

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Sunnica on BBC Radio Suffolk

I spoke with Wayne Bavin this morning on BBC Radio Suffolk about the Sunnica Solar Farm and how the disappointing withdrawal of two councils from our…

Aug 22, 2024 • Richard Rout

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