Could a 500MW solar project be built in South Norfolk?

Island Green Power is seeking public opinions on provisional plans for a nationally significant solar and storage project in South Norfolk. The renewable energy developer has launched public consultation on early-stage proposals for a 500MW solar development co-located with a battery energy storage system (BESS) that could have up to 500MW output.

Would east Pye solar make Norfolk the'solar capital of the UK?

If granted consent, East Pye Solar project would be six times larger than the UK’s current biggest scheme. Combined with plans by RWE for an even larger solar farm, High Grove, across 4,000 acres close to the A47 between Dereham and Swaffham, it would make Norfolk the “solar capital of the UK”.

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Will Norfolk councils be affected by East Pye solar project?

Cllr Hook, who is also a trustee of the Norfolk branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England, said the group is in the process of contacting all parish councils in Norfolk affected by the proposal. If granted consent, East Pye Solar project would be six times larger than the UK’s current biggest scheme.

Could Norfolk be the'solar capital of the UK'?

Combined with plans by RWE for an even larger solar farm, High Grove, across 4,000 acres close to the A47 between Dereham and Swaffham, it would make Norfolk the “solar capital of the UK”. Becky Buck, clerk to Long Stratton Town Council, said the council has resolved to support Hempnall Parish Council in its bid to fight the plan.

Is east Pye solar launching a solar & battery energy storage system?

East Pye Solar Ltd, part of Island Green Power Ltd (IGP), is introducing plans for a utility scale solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) on land near Long Stratton in South Norfolk, England.