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UK ends subsidies for small-scale biomass plants, putting poultry-litter power stations at risk

Finalized decision to end small-scale biomass subsidies

Energy Minister Michael Shanks confirmed on September 1 that the government will not offer successor subsidies for small-scale biomass generators as Renewables Obligation (RO) support expires. The category covers plants under 100 megawatts, including dedicated biomass, anaerobic digestion, sewage gas, and energy-from-waste facilities; support phases out from 2027 through 2037.

Updated 3 days ago

UK opens solar power to millions of renters and flat-dwellers for the first time

New Capabilities

Leading plug-in solar regulation and Clean Power 2030 delivery

Nearly five million households in England and Wales live in leasehold flats where rooftop solar has never been a realistic option. On March 15, 2026, the UK government announced plug-in solar panels will be sold in supermarkets, letting renters and flat-dwellers generate electricity on a balcony or in a garden by connecting to a wall socket.

Updated May 30