Island Green Power is seeking to bring forward proposals to construct a new utility scale solar and battery energy storage project on land near Long Stratton in South Norfolk.
Known as East Pye Solar, the development would comprise the installation of ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and a battery energy storage system (BESS), plus infrastructure to connect the Project to the existing 400KV overhead line that runs north to south between Norwich Main and Bramford substations.
The Project is anticipated as being able to deliver up to 500 megawatts (MW) of electricity over 60 years of operation. This is enough clean, affordable energy to power approximately 115,000 homes annually. East Pye Solar will provide a significant amount of clean electricity quickly for the region whilst supporting national targets to decarbonise our electricity systems and bolster our energy security.
One of the UK Government’s aims is to “ramp up” the deployment of rooftop and ground-mounted solar systems to triple solar power to 50GW by 2030. East Pye Solar will contribute towards the UK Government target to reaching Net Zero by 2050.
East Pye Solar is classified as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) and planning permission for such projects will be secured through a Development Consent Order (DCO) which 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.
We are currently developing our early-stage proposals for East Pye Solar by carrying out environmental and technical assessments. During this time, we will be preparing for our first phase of community consultation, which will take place later in the year. We will continue to keep you updated of our plans through this website, including details about future consultations and how you can take part.
Where we are now / Where we are in the process
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 Park, 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 directly notified of the public consultation launch and to keep 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