The UK government has granted a Development Consent Order for Boom Power’s 238MW Fenwick solar farm in South Yorkshire, England.
The project has been cleared for delivery near Askern, Moss, Topham and Sykehouse and will also feature a co-located battery energy storage system.
It is due to connect to the grid at the Thorpe Marsh substation.
Boom Power founder Mark Hogan said: “Securing planning approval for Fenwick solar farm is a proud moment for Boom Power and a significant step forward for the UK’s clean energy transition.
“This project reflects years of detailed technical work, collaboration and engagement, and will generate enough electricity to power tens of thousands of homes while delivering lasting benefits for nature and the local community.”
A planning application for Fenwick was submitted to the UK’s Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project regime in November 2024.
It was approved today (18 February) by Lord Whitehead on behalf of the Secretary of State for energy’s legal authority.
Boom Power has previously secured a solar project DCO for the 400MW East Yorkshire array in northern England, which was consented last year.
Hogan said the latest approval “demonstrates the strength of our in-house development capability, alongside the strong and ongoing relationships we have with our partners and landowners”.