East Suffolk Council has granted British Solar Renewables’ Park Farm Solar Park planning consent.
The English solar park will generate up to 21MWp of renewable energy – enough to meet the annual electrical needs of up to 5250 family homes.
The development is anticipated to displace up to 4650 tonnes of CO2 per annum.
In January 2024, Town Farm Solar Park was also granted permission by East Suffolk Council and has a similar generating capacity to Park Farm Solar Park.
Both projects include a series of ecological enhancement measures such as species-rich grassland and native hedgerow planting, and the creation of meadow grassland beneath and between the solar panels.
Town Farm Solar Park will deliver a 178% net gain in Habitat Units and a 52% net gain in Hedgerow Units.
Park Farm Solar Park also boasts an impressive net gain, with a 106% net gain in Habitat Units and a 116% net gain in Hedgerow Units.
British Solar Renewables has successfully developed more than 700MW of solar capacity, across 57 schemes.
British Solar Renewables development director Carla Hardaker said: “These two projects exemplify our commitment to leading the charge towards a greener future.
“We are proud to pioneer a new era of responsible renewable energy development-one that not only generates clean electricity but also enriches the local ecosystem through ecological enhancements.
“Both these projects are a testament to BSR’s dedication to innovation, sustainability, and community collaboration, and we are excited to make a positive impact in the fight against the climate crisis, together.”