Three main photo voltaic farms get inexperienced mild within the East of England

The Secretary of State for Energy has accepted the development of three massive photo voltaic farms within the east of England.

Sunnica on the Suffolk/Cambridgeshire border, Gate Burton in Lincolnshire and Mallard Pass in Lincolnshire and Rutland have all obtained approval.

Sunnica and Gate Burton will generate 500MW every whereas Mallard Pass will generate 350MW.

In whole, these initiatives will present about two-thirds of the photo voltaic vitality capability put in final yr.

In response to the information, Chris Hewett, Chief Executive of Solar Energy UK, mentioned: “Solar Energy UK is delighted that the brand new Secretary of State has accepted three nationally vital photo voltaic farms in his first week in workplace.

“This is the type of clear management that may improve investor confidence and present that Britain is severe about tackling the local weather emergency with the urgency it wants.”