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- The UK government approved Springwell Solar Farm in Lincolnshire, the largest solar project in the country at 800 megawatts.
- It would power over 180,000 homes and is part of a broader push with 25 projects approved since the administration took office.
- Energy Minister Michael Shanks said solar power supports energy independence amid rising fossil-fuel prices caused by global conflicts.
- In 2025, renewables accounted for 52.5% of the UK's electricity generation.
