Pathfinder Clean Energy (PACE), a UK-headquartered international developer of utility scale solar and battery storage projects, has commenced the development and EIA screening for its latest project – Middle Road Solar – a 49MW solar project co-located with battery energy storage near Whittlesey.
The proposed ground-mounted scheme, known as Middle Road Solar, would generate enough power for nearly 24,000 homes each year or the CO2 emissions equivalent of removing over 13,000 passenger vehicles from the road. The proposals also include 30MW of battery energy storage.
Rob Denman, Managing Director at PACE said, “This project will build on PACE’s recent successes, including the 50MW Grange Solar Farm approved in October. Middle Road will supply clean renewable energy to the local area while its batteries will ensure this energy is available when it is most needed. As with all our projects, we will be seeking significant biodiversity gains to tackle the country’s combined challenges of climate change, energy security and species decline. The full planning application is expected to be submitted in early 2024.”