New £1m Solar Farm Powers Production of 500,000 Henry Hoovers Annually Monday, May 18, 2026 solar sustainability manufacturing energy numatic henryhoover carbonreduction renewableenergy innovation netzero Numatic International, the renowned manufacturer of Henry Hoovers, has unveiled a £1 million solar farm in Chard, Somerset, marking a pioneering step in sustainable manufacturing in the UK. This innovative micro-solar-park … Read More
Campaigners Urge More Permanent Pumps on Somerset Levels to Prevent Flooding Monday, March 30, 2026 somerset flooding pumps environmentagency somersetlevels drainage floodprevention renewableenergy infrastructure floodmanagement Somerset’s internal drainage boards are calling on the Environment Agency (EA) to install more permanent pumps on the Somerset Levels to mitigate the impact of flooding, following the severe winter flooding caused by Storm … Read More
‘Out of Character’ Solar Farm Plan Sparks Concerns Over Somerset Tourism Monday, February 16, 2026 solar somerset renewableenergy planning tourism landscape agriculture environment greenenergy development A proposed solar farm in Somerset has drawn strong opposition from Somerset Council and local groups, who warn that the project is “wholly out of character” with the area and could deter tourists from visiting. Greentech … Read More
Bath Council Proposes £1.85m Investment in Hydropower Plant Near Pulteney Bridge Monday, February 9, 2026 hydropower bath renewableenergy environment carbonneutrality council avonriver infrastructure sustainability development Bath and North East Somerset Council is planning to allocate £1.85 million to develop detailed plans for a hydroelectric power plant situated prominently in front of Pulteney Bridge. This initiative aims to modernize the … Read More
Bath Council Allocates £1.85m for Hydropower Plant Proposal Near Pulteney Bridge Monday, February 9, 2026 hydropower bath renewableenergy hydroelectric environment sustainability decarbonisation infrastructure avon climateaction Bath and North East Somerset Council is moving forward with an ambitious plan to develop a small hydroelectric power plant located just in front of Pulteney Bridge in the heart of Bath. The council has earmarked £1.85 million … Read More
Somerset Residents Urged to Share Views on £11bn Tidal Lagoon Project by Easter Friday, January 23, 2026 somerset tidallagoon renewableenergy coastalprotection publicconsultation cleanpower infrastructure environment community investment Somerset residents have until early April to provide their input on the ambitious West Somerset Lagoon project—a proposed tidal lagoon between Minehead and Watchet designed to harness the Bristol Channel’s tidal power for … Read More