Boom Power’s plans for the 400MW East Yorkshire Solar Farm are gathering pace after the six-month examination period for the Development Consent Order (DCO) came to an end.
The East Yorkshire Solar Farm is a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) situated between the villages of Gribthorpe, Spaldington, Wressle, and the town of Howden.
Meanwhile Boom Power has submitted a second NSIP, Fenwick Solar Farm. The scheme is situated on land to the east of Fenwick, north of the City of Doncaster, neighbouring the town of Askern and the smaller villages of Moss, Topham and Sykehouse.
Reaching the close of examination for the East Yorkshire Solar Farm is a milestone which edges Boom Power closer to the project finish line, the company said. If approved, the solar farm would connect to the National Grid at the Drax substation in North Yorkshire.
The Examining Authority now has three months to submit a report with its recommendations to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband. A decision is expected by the end of May 2025.
The Fenwick solar farm is situated on land to the east of Fenwick, north of the city of Doncaster, neighbouring the town of Askern and the smaller villages of Moss, Topham and Sykehouse.
Solar modules will generate low carbon electricity, and a Battery Energy Storage System will be installed allowing the storage, export and import of electricity to and from the National Electricity Transmission System (NETS). This will assist in the balancing of the grid during peak times.
The scheme will deliver enough carbon-free electricity to power approximately 75,000 homes.
Boom Power founder Mark Hogan said: “I am delighted to see the examination period reach an end for East Yorkshire Solar Farm and look forward to moving to the next stage of the DCO process.
“It is a brilliant project that will strengthen the UK’s energy security. Similarly, the team alongside our consultants have worked tirelessly to bring the Fenwick Solar Farm to fruition.
“Fenwick will help to meet the urgent need for a secure, affordable and decarbonised UK electricity system.
“These two projects will collectively make a vast imprint on addressing the issue of climate change.”