The UK government has approved plans for what is set to become the country’s largest solar farm, to be built near Glentworth in Lincolnshire. Covering around 3,000 acres, the Tillbridge Solar project will supply power to approximately 300,000 homes once completed.
Classified as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project, the development was approved by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, following a review that concluded the project’s benefits outweigh its local impacts. The decision adds to a growing list of large-scale clean energy projects, marking the seventeenth national approval since mid-2024.
The Tillbridge project is a joint venture between Tribus Clean Energy and Recurrent Energy. It will connect to the National Grid through infrastructure at the Cottam substation in Nottinghamshire.
Lincolnshire has emerged as a focal point for solar expansion, with two other major projects (Gate Burton and Mallard Pass) approved in 2024. Local councils have raised concerns about the cumulative effect of such large developments, while national energy planners view the region as critical to the UK’s renewable capacity goals.
Once operational, Tillbridge Solar will contribute to the government’s wider strategy of reducing dependence on volatile gas markets and accelerating the transition to low-cost renewable energy sources.
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