Pathfinder Clean Energy (PACE), a UK-headquartered international developer of utility scale solar and battery storage projects, has obtained planning approval for its 48MW Grange Solar farm in Suffolk that will be designed for an installed capacity of 70MWp.
The ground-mounted scheme is located near the Suffolk town of Palgrave and can generate enough power for around 16,000 homes.
Rob Denman, Managing Director at Pathfinder Clean Energy said: “We are delighted that the Grange Solar project has now been approved after considerable time in development and by working with the local community, officers and specialist consultees”.
“Clean energy generation has never been more important for the UK, ensuring the country becomes increasingly self-sufficient in energy whilst also supporting the drive towards Net Zero. We are delighted that this important project has secured planning consent.
In addition to providing clean power, it will provide new habitats for local wildlife. PACE have worked with a team of ecologists to create space for skylarks to nest and forage, and new meadow habitats that will benefit a wide range of species”.