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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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On football
With the new Premier League season kicking off this weekend, I look back on my journey as a football fan and what it has taught me.
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On local government
We all get frustrated with local councils, often rightly. Following nearly 20 years serving at various levels, I reflect on what works, what doesn’t and…
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Ofgem launches early construction funding consultation on Norwich to Tilbury
In a move that will alarm campaigners and communities, the energy regulator Ofgem has today launched a consultation on bringing forward key parts of the…
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