Knowing what to do when you hear your land may be affected by electricity infrastructure works is not something farmers and landowners tackle every day, but these are issues faced by Sarah Bennett, Associate at Davidson & Robertson, who says there are five key considerations that will make the process easier. Planning approval has recently […]
Category Archives: Net Zero
Net Zero, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
The new 2030 Clean Energy Plan: the implications, and the effect on farmers
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Mar
Mar
Ian Austin, Davidson & Robertson Director and Head of Utilities, Energy and Infrastructure looks at the 2030 Clean Energy Plan and how it will impact farmers. December 2024 saw the launch of the Government’s 2030 Clean Energy Plan, a plan to meet 100% of Great Britain’s electricity demand with clean power by 2030. An outcome […]
Net Zero, Renewable Energy and Storage
Lifting the ban on wind farms creates opportunities for landowners in Northern England
14
Nov
Nov
Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced that the ban on onshore wind farms in England will be lifted. For farmers and landowners in the north of England this opens new opportunities as there has been a surge in interest from developers searching for sites in the area. As rural specialists, we are already looking […]
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Nov
Nov
Opportunities remain for landowners and tenants to grant rights for energy projects. The first steps remain the same whether dealing with infrastructure projects going through your property or considering your own green energy project. Have you got a worthwhile site? Investigating whether your land is suitable for energy development could be the first step towards […]
Net Zero, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
The drive for green energy infrastructure – how can you capitalise on opportunities and protect your business?
11
Nov
Nov
Work to create a greener energy infrastructure is going to affect many land owners and tenants across the UK and especially in Scotland where there are ambitious plans to increase renewable energy output from 13.8GW to 20GW by 2030. It is important to remember that these opportunities will only come to fruition through significant upgrades […]
