EDF Renewables transforms sod on 50MW UK solar

• Sutton Bridge in South Holland district of Lincolnshire is due online by late 2022

EDF Renewables has actually started building on its first significant solar project in the UK, the 50MW Sutton Bridge Solar Farm in Lincolnshire.

Complying with public examination by both EDF Renewables and also South Holland District Council planning permission was granted in March 2021.

Early-stage works have currently begun on site, with generation of electrical power likely by late 2022.

EDF Renewables solar head Ben Fawcett said: "At once when tackling climate modification and power protection are at the forefront of all our minds, EDF Renewables is proud to be beginning work on Sutton Bridge Solar Farm, and we recognize the role that the regional community plays in helping to make that happen.

" In addition to the ₤ 20,000 annual community settlement, we will certainly be implementing a biodiversity administration strategy, that includes planting of native species hedges to support neighborhood wildlife.

" The site gets plenty of sunshine and is near to a grid link, making this an excellent area for a solar farm."

EDF Renewables is wanting to mount EV billing factors close to site to assist the regional community transition to electric vehicle possession.

Anesco, has actually been appointed by EDF Renewables to construct the site as well as provide functional and also maintenance assistance.

In addition to Sutton Bridge, EDF Renewables has 3GW of various other solar projects at different stages of advancement or in planning, consisting of a solar farm in Redcar which will certainly sustain an ingenious green hydrogen project including wind energy, in the Tees Valley.