IG Renewables has won planning permission for Nickerlands Solar Farm in Essex.
The project, located in Ongar, is being progressed in partnership with local developer Anglo Renewables.
Nickerlands Solar Farm, covering approx. 26 hectares, has an expected peak capacity of 28MW and will be capable of powering 5624 homes per year.
The consent marks the first planning approval of IG Renewables’ 3GW pipeline of solar, onshore wind and battery storage projects across England, Wales and Scotland.
While the initial projects in the pipeline were progressed in partnership with developers such as Anglo Renewables, the majority have been originated and managed by the IG Renewables team.
The Nickerlands project, which includes the planting of pollinator-friendly wildflowers, hedgerows and trees, has been designed to enhance local biodiversity.
A community fund of £25,000 is also being established to support local initiatives.
IG Renewables managing director Matt Black (pictured) said: “It’s fantastic to see the hard work over recent years cumulating in IG Renewables delivering planning permission for its first project, and we have a large pipeline of further projects to follow.
“Partnering up with Anglo Renewables has been a very positive experience, and their professionalism and deep expertise has been invaluable in bringing this project to this stage.
“We are committed to delivering well-designed and suited projects that provide tangible benefits to local biodiversity and the community as well as contributing to the UK’s renewable energy targets and providing clean electricity to thousands of homes.”
