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Residents can have their say on downsized proposals for a new solar farm.
The Stone Pit Lane project was originally proposed in 2023 for land near Keelby.
It would have generated 150MW, making it ‘nationally significant ’, meaning it would have had to be approved or rejected by the government.
Developer Elgin has announced that it has now reduced this to 99MW after reviewing the grid connection, meaning it will be determined locally by West Lindsey District Council.
If approved, the project claims it would generate enough renewable energy to power 40,000 homes.
The company says it’s at ‘the very early stage’ of preparing the plans, and wants to hear from residents about them.
Drop-in consultation events will be held at Keelby village hall on November 18 and 19, and feedback can be submitted until December 10.
The plans will be submitted to the council in early 2027 and could be decided by the end of the year.
Plans show solar panels on the fields to the south of Keelby, near the A18, with a substation on the north side and a public right of way through the centre.
The company says the site was selected because it is flat, close to a grid connection, near a major road for construction, and well screened by hedgerows.
Elgin says it will create a community benefit fund if approved, with up to £4,000 per MW for community facilities, infrastructure and other initiatives.
Jamie Andrews, Senior Development Manager at Elgin, said: “We’re excited to launch the proposals for Stone Pit Lane Solar Farm, which, if consented, will help to ensure the country has a secure domestic green energy supply.
“The plans are at an early stage, meaning the design is evolving and local expertise will play an important role in determining the final scheme.
“We look forward to meeting with residents at the public exhibition and hearing their views on the project and on the community benefit fund.”

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