Renewable energy company, Low Carbon, has launched a consultation seeking views on its proposed Beacon Fen Energy Park, which could generate 600MW of electricity a year, while avoiding up to 120,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. The energy park will be based in Lincolnshire, England, and consist of two sites: Beacon Fen North and Beacon Fen South.
The proposed park will be made up of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and co-located with energy storage. It is expected that the development will require the building of network infrastructure to export the electricity generated into the grid via an existing connection point at the Bicker Fen substation.
James Hartley-Bond, director at Low Carbon, has emphasized the importance of speaking directly with local communities and stakeholders throughout the development of the project. He stated: “Local people hold essential information which will feed directly into the project, and we want to hear directly from them about their thoughts on the proposals. Speaking directly with local communities and stakeholders will be a core part of our approach throughout the development of Beacon Fen Energy Park, and we look forward to hearing their views first-hand.”
The early engagement consultation for Beacon Fen Energy Park will run from 15 May 2023 to 18 June 2023, and include a series of in-person events and webinars for stakeholders and communities to attend. Low Carbon hopes to receive valuable input from the public and key stakeholders, which will be taken into account during the development process.
If given permission, the Beacon Fen Energy Park will make a significant contribution to the UK's renewable energy goals, while also providing job opportunities and economic benefits to the local area. The consultation process provides an opportunity for interested parties to learn more about the project, voice their opinions, and have a say in the development of the energy park.
