Solar farm development in Norfolk

We are aware of several large-scale solar farms in Norfolk at the early design stage and are engaging in the consultation process for each one.

To help achieve our ambition for a county in which nature is thriving and abundant, we will assess the potential impacts to ensure that the developments do not have a negative impact on habitats and the wildlife that calls them home.

Balancing the need for renewable energy whilst protecting and restoring wildlife

The UK and the world face twin climate and ecological emergencies that will have huge social, environmental, and economic consequences unless we take urgent action to prevent the worst impacts.

We need to rapidly transition to renewable energy sources if we are to reach net zero. Renewables – whether that’s solar, or offshore or onshore wind – must be developed with nature in mind. The UK Government’s Net Zero Strategy aims to reach net zero by 2050 and solar energy is set to form a significant part of the new clean energy system in Britain.

As the solutions to the climate and ecological emergencies are intrinsically linked, the significant new and upgraded energy infrastructure required to support this transition must be planned, designed, and built with protecting and restoring biodiversity and natural ecosystems as an essential requirement.

We are committed to ensuring that renewable developments in Norfolk do not damage habitats and the wildlife they support – but in fact deliver wildlife benefits.