East Pye Solar Limited, a 100% subsidiary of IGP UK Projects Limited, is introducing plans for a utility scale solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) on land near Long Stratton in South Norfolk, England.
Known as East Pye Solar (the “Scheme”), the development would comprise the installation of ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and a battery energy storage system (BESS) with infrastructure that connects the Scheme to the existing 400KV overhead line. This runs north to south between Norwich Main and Bramford substations.
East Pye Solar is anticipated as being able to deliver up to 500 megawatts (MW) of electricity. This is enough clean, reliable energy to power approximately 115,000 homes annually. The Scheme will make a significant contribution to meeting national targets to triple solar power to 50 GW by 2030 and decarbonise our electricity systems to reach net zero by 2050. It would also remove reliance on fuel imports, bolstering the UK’s energy security and protecting consumers from price volatility.
The size of the Scheme and potential energy generation means that East Pye Solar is classified as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) and must apply for planning permission by submitting an application for a Development Consent Order (DCO). This is determined by the Secretary of State at central government level, with the local authorities hosting the development acting as key consultees in that process.
Statement of Community Consultation
On Wednesday 4 June, we published our Statement of Community Consultation (SoCC). The SoCC outlines our approach to our Phase Two Consultation, which will launch on Wednesday 18 June and take place for seven weeks until Wednesday 6 August 2025.
The SoCC can be found on the Documents webpage here.
During this consultation period, we will be hosting a series of in-person and online events, encouraging people to attend to find out more about the Scheme and how to provide us with their feedback.
Event details:
Wednesday 2 July 2025, 14:30 – 19:30 – Aslacton and Great Moulton Coronation Hall, Carr Lane, Great Moulton, Norwich, NR15 2LA
Thursday 3 July 2025, 14:30 – 19:30 – Saxlingham Nethergate Village Hall, Steward Close, Saxlingham Nethergate, Norwich, NR15 1AJ
Thursday 10 July 2025, 14:00 – 19:00 – Long Stratton Village Hall, Ipswich Road, Long Stratton, Norwich, NR15 2TA
Friday 11 July 2025, 14:30 – 19:30 – Brooke Village Hall, Norwich Road, Brooke, Norwich, NR15 1AB
Saturday 12 July 2025, 11:00 – 15:00 – Hempnall Village Hall, Bungay Road, Hempnall, Norwich, NR15 2NG
Tuesday 15 July 2025, 14:30 – 19:30 – Seething and Mundham Village Hall, Wheelers Lane, Seething, Norwich, NR15 1EJ
Monday 21 July 2025, 18:30 – 20:00 – Community Webinar via Zoom – register to attend here.
To read more about what to expect for this next phase of consultation, please click here to read our latest update.
To be updated directly as further information about the Scheme becomes available, please register your details with us here.
Where we are now
First Phase of Community Consultation
We would like to thank all those who have participated in our first phase of community consultation, whether this has been through attending one of our events, contacting our communication channels, or providing feedback. Your views and comments have helped to improve our understanding of the local area and the aspects of the East Pye Solar that you consider important for us to prioritise as we develop our proposals.
In March 2025, the Phase One Consultation Summary Report was published. The report outlines key themes from feedback received on the Scheme and explains how this, with the outcome of environmental assessments, will be used to develop and refine the proposals.
Contributing to climate targets and decarbonising our electricity supply
East Pye Solar will contribute towards the UK Government’s goals of tripling solar power to 50GW by 2030 and achieving Net Zero by 2050.
Co-existing and enhancing the natural environment
East Pye Solar will be designed in a way that boosts and enhances local wildlife by delivering a net gain in biodiversity.
Norfolk’s diverse energy mix
East Pye Solar will boost Norfolk’s emerging renewable energy industry and will secure clean, affordable energy while providing investment and job opportunities in the county.
Community and local benefits
We are committed to working with the local community to identify and define community benefits.
Stay informed
To stay informed about East Pye Solar, you can sign up to receive updates directly to your inbox. Please click here to register with us and be kept up to date with any news and developments regarding the proposals.
To see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), please visit our FAQ-dedicated page here. When the public consultation begins, all consultation materials will be available for you to print, view and download via our Documents webpage, available via this link.
Contact us
We have established dedicated communications lines for East Pye Solar, listed below, to ensure that you are always able to get in touch with a member of our stakeholder correspondence team, from 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday. In the meantime, please register with us via this link to be kept informed about East Pye Solar.
Please feel free to get in touch using any of the communications lines below. We look forward to hearing from you.
· Email: info@eastpyesolar.co.uk
· Freephone information line: 0808 281 3175
· Freepost: FREEPOST East Pye Solar