edenseven are following trends in the renewable energy sector closely, as decarbonising the energy sector is vital for ensuring that a sustainable shift can be achieved.
Considering the recent DESNZ quarterly update of the renewable energy planning database, we have produced a consolidated summary of projects in the United Kingdom that have received planning permission. This is something that we will continue to update each quarter.
INSIGHT
Solar PV continues to make up a significant proportion of renewable energy projects receiving planning permission in the UK. Interestingly, the solar PV projects that were granted planning permission in the last 12 months will contribute more electricity capacity than both the onshore and offshore wind projects combined from the same period.
Number of projects granted planning permission in the last 12 months
Solar PV:
853 solar PV projects were granted planning permission, an increase of 90% compared with the previous 12 months.
Wind (onshore):
30 onshore wind projects were granted planning permission, a decrease of 52% compared with the previous 12 months.
Wind (offshore):
2 offshore wind projects were granted planning permission, a decrease of 50% compared with the previous 12 months.
Total energy capacity of projects granted planning permission in the last 12 months
Solar PV:
The total energy capacity of solar PV projects granted planning permission was 4,652 MW, an increase of 40% compared with the previous 12 months.
Wind (onshore):
The total energy capacity of onshore wind projects granted planning permission was 938 MW, a decrease of 38% compared with the previous 12 months.
Wind (offshore):
The total energy capacity of offshore wind projects granted planning permission was 200 MW, a decrease of 96% compared with the previous 12 months.
Average energy capacity of projects granted planning permission in the last 12 months
Solar PV:
The average energy capacity of solar PV projects granted planning permission was 5 MW, a decrease of 29% compared with the previous 12 months.
Wind (onshore):
The average energy capacity of onshore wind projects granted planning permission was 31 MW, an increase of 29% compared with the previous 12 months.
Wind (offshore):
The average energy capacity of offshore wind projects granted planning permission was 100 MW, a decrease of 92% compared with the previous 12 months.
Data source: DESNZ 2023 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/renewable-energy-planning-database-monthly-extract)
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