Boom Power has been awarded planning permission for the 400MW East Yorkshire solar project in England.
UK energy secretary Ed Miliband approved the scheme’s Development Consent Order application earlier today (9 May).
The ground-mounted PV project is cleared to be built at a site near Howden and will connect to the grid at the Drax substation.
A 2029 grid connection date has been offered to the scheme, according to NESO.
The solar farm’s 400MW output will be sufficient to power around 100,000 homes, contributing to the government’s targets of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and generating 70GW of solar electricity by 2035.
Boom Power founder Mark Hogan said: “Securing development consent for the East Yorkshire Solar Farm is not only a proud and significant moment for Boom Power but marks a major advancement in the UK’s clean energy landscape and demonstrates our capability to deliver nationally significant infrastructure.
“The project has been meticulously designed to integrate renewable energy generation with environmental enhancements and grid stability considerations.
“This consent reflects the strength of collaboration, detailed planning, and valuable local input – it’s a significant achievement for both our team and the wider region.
“I want to personally thank our partners throughout the process, the fabulous landowners, my co-investors Pelion Green Future for their shared vision and most importantly, the amazing team at Boom of which my dear son Sam, who is no longer with us, helped formulate the design of this important project – thank you!”
Partner and manging director of Pelion Green Future Benedikt von Bary said: “We’re thrilled to see the East Yorkshire Solar Farm reach this key milestone and it’s a great testimony to the outstanding work of the entire Boom team and their partners.
“It underscores our commitment to supporting high-impact renewable energy projects that drive long-term value, and we look forward to seeing this project move forward and contribute to the UK’s clean energy future.”
The permit decision follows a six-month examination of the proposals following an application made by Boom in November 2023.
Planning officials recommended approval of the project, which will be built across 1276 hectares of largely agricultural land comprising 16 separate array areas, an export cable route and an ecology mitigation area.
A 40-year operational life has been granted.