PS Renewables, EDF launch Kent solar-storage plan, open public consultation

• PS Renewables and EDF launch a six-week consultation for the South Brooks Solar Farm—an over 50-MW solar-plus-storage proposal near Lydd, Kent, linked to Dungeness

PS Renewables and EDF Power Solutions UK & Ireland have outlined plans for a new solar-and-battery project in Kent and kicked off an early engagement process with local residents. Branded the South Brooks Solar Farm, the scheme would deliver over 50 MW of solar generation coupled with battery storage to shift daytime output into evening peaks and support grid stability. The developers say a six-week consultation begins September 18 and runs through October 30, 2025, with a series of drop-in events to gather feedback that will shape the design ahead of a second consultation next year. 

The site is planned near Lydd on Romney Marsh and would connect to National Grid infrastructure at Dungeness. Early work will focus on environmental surveys, visual impacts, and opportunities to enhance local biodiversity. According to the project team, pairing utility-scale solar with storage is central to maximising clean-energy use on the network by time-shifting surplus generation and reducing reliance on fossil-fired peakers during high-demand periods. 

PS Renewables and EDF note that community input in this stage will influence layout, landscaping, access routes and potential community benefits. Consultation materials and meeting dates are being publicised on dedicated channels, with a promise to publish a feedback report summarising responses. The developers stress that the proposal remains at an early stage; detailed capacity, technology choices and construction timelines will be finalised only after consultation and further technical studies. 

The project illustrates a broader UK trend toward hybrid solar-plus-storage assets that can stabilise local grids while accelerating progress toward national decarbonisation goals. Should the plans proceed, South Brooks would add meaningful clean capacity in the Southeast and contribute to regional resilience as electrification, data-centre demand and heat-related peaks grow.