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 – Copston Magna Solar – a 49.5MW solar project co-located with battery energy storage near Coventry. 

The proposed ground-mounted scheme, known as Copston Magna, would generate enough power for over 22,500 homes each year or the CO2 emissions equivalent of removing over 12,520 passenger vehicles from the road. The proposals also include 49.5MW of battery energy storage.

Rob Denman, Managing Director at PACE said, “This project will build on PACE’s recent successes, including the 50MW Tophams Solar Farm approved earlier this month. Copston Magna solar 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 Autumn 2024.”