Plans for a large-scale solar farm in rural Northamptonshire, spanning two fields near Gayton, Rothersthorpe, and Milton Malsor, have been denied by the UK Government

The solar project is designed to lower Dragon LNG’s carbon footprint

The 49.9MW solar farm near Spalding in Lincolnshire is forecast to generate electricity for more than 9,800 homes

It is the first time the company has built outside the UK

Anesco is responsible for the construction of 115 solar farms and energy storage facilities

The Clayhill plant has a total solar capacity of 10MW and a 6MW energy storage facility

Anesco will develop the renewable assets in Holland and Friesland after being awarded the contracts by Shell New Energies

The solar project is estimated to save 5,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide every year

The site’s close proximity to the Ilmer Grid substation means the site is ready for co-located battery storage to be installed in the future

The deal is thought to be among of the first of its kind signed in the UK