A team led by Windel Energy has announced it’s in the early stages of developing proposals for Fosse Green Energy, a solar and energy storage park about six miles south west of Lincoln, on both sides of the A46 in North Kesteven.
With an anticipated generation capacity of 300 to 360GWh (Giga Watt Hours) per year, the solar and energy storage park could provide enough clean energy to power approximately 110,000 homes.
Land extending north and south of the A46 Fosse Way is being explored for the development. To the east of this area options are being considered for transporting electricity through either underground cables or an overhead line to a connection point into the national grid.
Gary Toomey, MD at Windel Energy, which is leading the Fosse Green Energy project said: “Following March’s ‘Green Day’ announcement, the last few months have highlighted the growing need to find practical solutions for combatting climate change and reaching the UK’s net zero targets while also tackling a cost-of-living crisis affecting everyday energy bill prices.
“As a result, stepping up the amount of home-grown clean energy being delivered to British homes is an increasing necessity.
“We are pleased therefore to announce our plans for Fosse Green Energy, which will aim to responsibly provide reliable and sustainable energy, benefit local communities and environments, and help the UK reach its net zero targets.”
Preliminary work is currently being undertaken to identify the most appropriate areas for development. A number of options for a grid connection corridor east of the site are being considered. The corridor would transport electricity through cables to a connection point into the national grid.
The findings from this work will be shared through an initial public consultation, anticipated to take place this summer, with further consultation planned ] early next year.
“As our proposals for Fosse Green Energy evolve, we are committed to consulting widely and effectively to deliver the best results for local communities,” explains Mr Toomey.
“We are keen to engage in a responsible and sensitive way, and welcome conversations with residents, business owners, and other stakeholders as the project, and plans for our summer consultation, progress.”
