Low Carbon's 500-MW Solar Park Approved in UK

Jul 15, 2024 10:34 AM ET
  • Low Carbon's 500-MW solar park in Lincolnshire approved, powering 160,000 homes annually. Government support signals bright future for clean energy infrastructure.

UK renewables investor Low Carbon has received approval for a 500-MW solar park with energy storage in Lincolnshire. The Gate Burton Energy Park will connect to the National Grid and is expected to power over 160,000 homes annually. The project was approved by the British Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, signaling government support for clean energy infrastructure.

The development is set to create around 350 jobs during peak construction, with building works potentially starting in early 2025. Low Carbon's managing director in the UK, Mike Rutgers, emphasized the importance of timely decision-making for clean energy projects and praised the government's commitment to prioritizing energy projects in the planning system.

What are the key details of Low Carbon's approved 500-MW solar park in Lincolnshire?

  • Low Carbon has received approval for a 500-MW solar park with energy storage in Lincolnshire
  • The Gate Burton Energy Park will connect to the National Grid and is expected to power over 160,000 homes annually
  • The project was approved by the British Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, showing government support for clean energy infrastructure
  • The development is expected to create around 350 jobs during peak construction
  • Building works could potentially start in early 2025
  • Low Carbon's managing director in the UK, Mike Rutgers, highlighted the importance of timely decision-making for clean energy projects
  • Rutgers praised the government's commitment to prioritizing energy projects in the planning system.



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