Island Green Power has announced that the Planning Inspectorate has accepted its Development Consent Order (DCO) application for the East Pye Solar project for examination.
The proposed project, located in South Norfolk, is designed as a large-scale solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage development with a planned capacity of up to 500 MW. Once operational, the project is expected to generate sufficient clean electricity to power approximately 115,000 homes annually.
With the application now accepted, the project will progress into the pre-examination phase, which will be followed by a formal examination process as part of the UK’s nationally significant infrastructure project (NSIP) framework.
Commenting on the development, Samantha Jones, Project Development Manager at Island Green Power, stated that the acceptance marks a significant milestone for the East Pye Solar project. She highlighted that the progress reflects extensive work undertaken so far, including engagement with local communities and key stakeholders.
The company indicated that it will continue stakeholder consultations as the project advances through the examination stages.
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