U.K. Energy: Sleaford Solar Farm To Power 190,000 Homes

Plans have been unveiled for a solar farm capable of powering up to 190,000 homes in Lincolnshire.

Developer Low Carbon wants to build the farm, known as the Beacon Fen Energy Park, near Sleaford, between Heckington and Helpringham.

The proposals have been submitted to the government’s Planning Inspectorate due to the size of the project.

If approved construction on the site would start “no earlier than 2026”, the company said.

Initial design and layout documents are expected to be released within the next week, with a public consultation due to be launched in “the coming weeks”.

While the planning application will not be determined by North Kesteven District Council, the authority will be given an opportunity to comment on the plans.

Eight other solar farms are also planned across the region, including sites near Gainsborough, Boston, Horncastle and on the Rutland-Stamford border.