Fosse Green Energy to explore options for a new solar farm in Lincolnshire

Thu May 11 2023

• Proposed new solar farm will provide enough clean energy to provide electricity to power approximately 110,000 ‘typical’ UK households.
• The solar farm would be south west of Lincoln in North Kesteven and connect into the national grid east of the site
• First consultation on the proposals is anticipated for autumn 2023

A team led by Windel Energy has today announced it is in the early stages of developing proposals for Fosse Green Energy, a solar and energy storage park 9 kilometres (5.6 miles) south west of Lincoln, in North Kesteven, Lincolnshire.

Land extending north and south of the A46, commonly known as Fosse Way, is being explored for the development. To the east of this area options are being considered for transporting electricity through either underground cables or an overhead line to a connection point into the national grid.

Gary Toomey, managing director at Windel Energy, which is leading the Fosse Green Energy project said: “Following March’s ‘Green Day’ announcement, the last few months have highlighted the growing need to find practical solutions for combatting climate change and reaching the UK’s net zero targets while also tackling a cost-of-living crisis affecting everyday energy bill prices.

“As a result, stepping up the amount of home-grown clean energy being delivered to British homes is an increasing necessity.

“We are pleased therefore to announce our plans for Fosse Green Energy, which will aim to responsibly provide reliable and sustainable energy, benefit local communities and environments, and help the UK reach its net zero targets.”

Preliminary work is currently being undertaken to identify the most appropriate areas for development. A number of options for a grid connection corridor east of the site are being considered. The corridor would transport electricity through cables to a connection point into the national grid.

The findings from this work will be shared through an initial public consultation, anticipated to take place in autumn 2023, with further consultation planned in early 2024.

“As our proposals for Fosse Green Energy evolve, we are committed to consulting widely and effectively to deliver the best results for local communities,” explains Mr Toomey.

“We are keen to engage in a responsible and sensitive way, and welcome conversations with residents, business owners, and other stakeholders as the project, and plans for our consultation, progress.”

The solar and energy storage park is being proposed by Fosse Green Energy Limited, a subsidiary of Windel Energy and the funder for the project, Recurrent Energy.

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