RES has secured planning permission for the 450MW Steeple solar farm in Nottinghamshire, England.
Energy department DESNZ approved a Development Consent Order for the project today (9 October).
The scheme near Sturton-le-Steeple will also feature a 150MW battery energy storage system.
It will be built close to the decommissioned West Burton Power Station, utilising spare grid capacity released by the facility’s closure.
RES solar development director Karl O’Mullan said: “This area in Nottinghamshire has a proud energy history and Steeple Renewables Project will build on that legacy by connecting the new technologies supporting the country’s clean energy future.
“Today’s decision puts the county back at the centre of power generation in Britain alongside economic benefits that come with it.
“We thank everyone who has engaged with us and helped shape the project over the past few years, including local residents, landowners, parish councils, and statutory bodies.
“We look forward to building the project with the support of local businesses and supply chain.”
A planning application was submitted to the UK Planning Inspectorate for examination in May 2025.
The planning authority sent its recommendation to DESNZ for determination in July 2026.
Steeple is the second large-scale UK solar project to receive a DCO permit this week, following on from Island Green Power’s 500MW Green Hill array.
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