Lightrock Power gets planning approval for 49.9 MW solar project in Devon

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The East Devon District Council has granted Lightrock Power permission to proceed with the Paytherden Solar Farm's planning. Located in Devon, England, the project is expected to power up to 15,000 homes and help offset more than 21,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions annually.

Lightrock Power did not provide a specific timeline for the implementation of the project. Bluefield Partners has been contracted to manage the day-to-day operations of the upcoming plant.

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