Pathfinder Clean Energy (PACE) is pleased to announce it has reached Final Investment Decision (FID) on its Three Bridges solar and battery energy storage project, marking a significant milestone in its UK development portfolio. The project will now move into the construction phase.
Set across 86 acres of low-grade agricultural land in Norfolk, the Three Bridges project combines 25 MWp of solar PV with a co-located 32.6 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), delivering a hybrid asset designed for clean, flexible and resilient energy delivery.
‘This is another example of our strategy to bring high-quality clean energy assets into construction, with full alignment between our development, delivery, and investment teams.” said Rob Denman, Managing Director of Pathfinder Clean Energy
‘As the UK energy market continues its transition, hybrid projects like Three Bridges form a vital part of delivering energy security, decarbonisation, and grid resilience. With construction imminent, PACE is poised to bring another high-performing clean energy asset online, helping shape the next generation of flexible renewables.
Designed for Today’s Grid, Ready for Tomorrow’s Challenges
Three Bridges will connect directly to the UKPN network at 33kV, with 15 MW import/export capability, and grid milestones already completed, including CMP435 protected status and Milestone M7. Planning has already been implemented on the site, the project is classified as Ready to Build, with the main construction scheduled to begin in July 2025 and Commercial Operation Date (COD) set for September 2026.
The solar system incorporates high-efficiency N-type mono-crystalline high efficiency modules and central inverter architecture provided by Power Electronics, while the BESS will provide critical grid flexibility. The system can provide grid forming capabilities if required.
The technical delivery will be managed by PACE Construction – led by Bram Claeys and Tijs Behaeghe – and has a full suite of UK-based subcontractors and suppliers engaged. Key suppliers include DMEGC,Power Electronics and Zimmermann.