London, 02 May 2025 – UK-based renewable energy developer Low Carbon has reached a key milestone in its plans to deliver a major clean energy project in Lincolnshire. The UK Planning Inspectorate has accepted the company’s application for the 400-MW Beacon Fen Energy Park, which will now move into the pre-examination phase ahead of a full review later this year.

The proposed development includes a 400-MW solar farm paired with a battery energy storage system (BESS) of up to 600 MW, designed to support grid stability and ensure consistent power delivery. Located approximately 6.5 kilometres northeast of Sleaford, the project is expected to generate enough electricity to power around 130,000 homes annually, while helping to avoid up to 72,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions.

The application, submitted under the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) regime, is now set to undergo a public examination process lasting approximately six months. Subject to approval, construction of the Beacon Fen Energy Park could commence as early as 2027.

This latest project further cements Low Carbon’s presence in Lincolnshire, following the development permit it secured in 2024 for the 500-MW Gate Burton Energy Park, also featuring co-located storage. The company also revealed plans in late 2024 for a similar utility-scale solar and storage project in Kent.

As the UK continues its push toward net zero emissions, Beacon Fen represents another strategic investment in clean energy infrastructure, combining large-scale solar with storage to boost energy security and support the transition to a low-carbon grid.