The Meridian Solar Farm would occupy about 2,700 acres (1,092 hectares) of land and provide power for up to 215,000 homes, according to developers
Plans for a large-scale solar farm in Lincolnshire have been submitted to the government for consideration.
The Meridian Solar Farm, which would occupy about 2,700 acres (1,092 hectares) of land near Spalding, is classed as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP), meaning the decision to allow it is determined by the government, rather than the local council.
The developer, Downing Renewable Developments, said the project would deliver cheaper and cleaner energy for up to 215,000 homes.
Cat Makinson, from campaign group Lincolnshire Against Needless Destruction, said: "Lincolnshire should not be treated as an easy target for "industrial-scale development".
The solar farm would include a battery storage facility and would connect to the National Grid through a substation being proposed as part of the 87-mile (140km) Grimsby to Walpole pylon plan.
According to the project's website, the facility would deliver cleaner, greener and lower-cost energy, and make a significant contribution to energy security in the UK.
In response, Makinson said: "Meridian is not just another planning application. It is part of a much bigger picture of energy infrastructure being pushed through Lincolnshire at unprecedented speed.
"Residents deserve clarity, honesty and a fair process.
"We support the UK's net zero commitments, but that does not mean accepting poor planning or unnecessary damage to our countryside."
According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, there were currently 12 NSIPs going through the planning process in Lincolnshire, with campaigners claiming the county is being unfairly targeted by renewable energy companies.
Public hearings on the Meridian scheme were likely to be held later this year, LDRS added.
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