BayWa’s renewables division has received three planning permissions for solar farms in the UK.
Dorset Council has approved its 30MW Woodlands and 19MW North Farm Mannington Solar projects, as well as from Hart District Council for its 47.5MW Fleet Solar Farm project in Hampshire.
All three projects include habitat management plans, which aim to improve biodiversity, helping local wildlife through the planting and maintenance of trees, hedgerow, grassland and wildflower meadow.
Additionally, BayWa r.e. will set up community benefit funds for the projects.
Stuart Davidson, head of project development at BayWa r.e. UK Limited, said: We are extremely pleased to have received the green light for three solar farms in England.
“Our development team have engaged positively and closely with local stakeholders throughout the planning process, and we would like to thank everybody who proactively participated in this process to help shape these projects and maximise their benefits.
“These schemes fully align with CleanPower 2030, and we look forward to working with National Grid in the upcoming gate process to ensure each project can successfully supply the UK grid system with affordable and renewable energy.”
All three sites are planning to commence construction in 2027, aiming for the projects to generate clean power by 2028.
