Our latest proposals
Our proposals for Fosse Green Energy have evolved, based on feedback from our initial consultation and the findings from our ongoing survey and assessment work.
As well as helping us refine the design for the project, consultation feedback and the findings from our survey work have informed our selection of a preferred corridor for the underground electrical connection between our site and the substation near to Navenby being proposed by National Grid.
Fosse Green Energy is proposed to be located to the north and south of the A46, on land 5.6 miles (9km) south west of Lincoln in North Kesteven, Lincolnshire. It will be made up of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, power conversion stations, an onsite substation and battery energy storage areas.
At the consultation in autumn / winter 2024 we presented changes to our plans including:
- Selecting and refining a preferred grid connection corridor to the proposed National Grid substation near to Navenby to minimise social and environmental impact. We can also confirm the cable will be buried underground.
- Relocated solar PV panels to reduce potential impacts on wildlife and views. This includes preserving land for birds south of Moor Lane.
- Enhancing links across the site, via permissive paths connecting into public rights of way, to provide greater connectivity to local villages as well as local walking routes. Realigned solar PV panels to preserve views and historic boundaries around River Farm and Church Farm.
- Maximised the opportunities our site could have to deliver clean energy by identifying areas where further panels could be placed.
- Optimised the design of the Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to enhance the safety of the site, and to provide flexibility on the location of BESS.
- Proposed planting, screening measures, and buffering – including on land southeast of Thorpe on the Hill – to reduce visual and noise impacts.
- Refined our proposals for vehicular access to the site, providing further clarity on transportation options.
We are currently considering feedback received at our 2024 statutory consultation. Following the consideration of this feedback we may make further changes to the design of the project.