Boom Power’s Fenwick Solar Farm has taken a step closer after the examination phase of the Development Consent Order was completed ahead of schedule.
The examination concluded on 3 September, kickstarting the recommendation phase ahead of the statutory six-month timeframe.
Located near the village of Fenwick in Doncaster, the PV farm is a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP). It will have a capacity of up to 237.5MW of solar generation alongside co-located battery energy storage.
Once operational, the scheme will be capable of powering around 75,000 homes each year with clean, home-grown electricity.
The project is designed to connect into Thorpe Marsh Substation.
With the onset of the recommendation phase, the Examining Authority is preparing its report for the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. This recommendation report is expected to be issued within three months.
Boom Power founder Mark Hogan said: “Reaching the close of examination at Fenwick Solar Farm is an important milestone, not just for Boom Power but for the UK’s wider net zero journey.
“This scheme will generate enough clean electricity to power around 75,000 homes each year, while enhancing biodiversity and supporting agricultural use.
“From the outset we have been committed to designing projects that are sensitive to their surroundings and bring long-term value to the communities in which they are based.
“Fenwick Solar Farm is a strong example of how large-scale renewable energy can be delivered responsibly, and we are grateful to the Examining Authority, local stakeholders and community members for their constructive engagement throughout the process.”
Boom Power’s head of NSIP development Rob Smith added: “Fenwick Solar Farm has been a rewarding project to develop, and I am proud of the design we are now taking forward.
“From the outset, our focus has been on creating a scheme that integrates sensitively into the surrounding landscape while delivering the significant clean energy capacity the UK urgently requires.
“Careful attention has been given to biodiversity enhancements, habitat creation, and opportunities for continued agricultural use, ensuring that the site can support both nature and farming alongside renewable energy generation.
“The inclusion of co-located battery storage is particularly important, helping to strengthen grid stability and manage peaks in demand.
“With the support of an experienced design and planning team, we believe Fenwick Solar Farm demonstrates how large-scale infrastructure can be delivered responsibly, with lasting benefits for the local community and the wider environment.”