Pathfinder Clean Energy (PACE), a UK-headquartered international developer of utility-scale solar and battery storage projects, has submitted a planning application for its latest project, – a 20MW solar project located near Tivetshall, Norfolk, UK.
The proposed scheme, known as Station Road, will generate enough energy to meet the demands of approximately 9,000 homes each year or the CO2 emissions equivalent of removing over 6,500 tonnes of CO2 per year. Beyond its contribution to fighting climate change, Station Road Solar will also help reverse biodiversity and habitat loss that is plaguing the country by providing a Biodiversity Net Gain gain in excess of the 10% that is mandated for new developments. The design of the site allows for continued grazing, further reducing its impact on agricultural land.
Rob Denman, Managing Director at PACE said, “We are delighted that our latest project – Station Road Solar – has been submitted into planning. We are committed to developing and constructing flexible clean energy generation which the UK and the wider international market requires. Projects such as Station Road help the UK meet its legally-binding net-zero goals, but also improve energy security and help reduce energy bills at a time when costs are at the front of everyone’s mind. We’ve worked hard to identify a site that is both deliverable and developable per the government’s renewable energy policies and Station Road very clearly meets those criteria’.
Our focus is on innovating how and where we can deliver clean power to the markets we serve. Being able to power local industries and create clean products is increasingly important, as it ensures that the power is used close to where it is generated. This project offers a unique opportunity with industrial energy users nearby who may be seeking a local supply of affordable, clean power—power which we can provide from the Station Road solar project.”