A team led by Windel Energy has unveiled plans for a solar and energy storage park in Lincolnshire, in eastern England.
The project will have an anticipated generation capacity of 300 to 360 gigawatt hours (GWh) per year.
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.
First consultation on the proposals is anticipated for summer 2023.
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.
“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 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 summer 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,” said Toomey.
The solar and energy storage park is being proposed by Fosse Green Energy Limited, a joint venture by Windel Energy and Canadian Solar.