EDF plans to develop 500 MW solar PV project in Essex
EDF Renewables and Padero Solar's proposal for the Longfield Solar Farm has been approved by the UK government. With a capacity of up to 500 MW, the solar farm will be developed alongside a battery energy storage system and a supporting grid infrastructure situated near Chelmsford in Essex.
The plan for the Longfield Solar Farm was submitted on February 28, 2022, and then accepted for examination on March 28, 2022, by the Planning Inspectorate. During the examination process, the public, statutory consultees, and other interested parties had the chance to share their thoughts and opinions with the examiner. On April 18, 2023, the examining authority made their recommendations to the Secretary of State, who ultimately gave the green light on the proposal.
Once completed, the Longfield Solar Farm will significantly contribute to the UK's target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and help in the transition towards renewable energy.
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