Mallard Pass Solar Farm
Mallard Pass Solar Farm is one of the UK’s most ambitious green infrastructure projects, combining large-scale solar energy generation with a strong commitment to sustainable land use and community benefit.
Located near Essendine, partly situated in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, and partly in Rutland, the site is expected to generate at least 240 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy, enough to power tens of thousands of households.
Due to the capacity of the solar farm exceeding 50 megawatts (MW), Mallard Pass Solar Farm is classified as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) and requires a Development Consent Order (DCO) under the Planning Act 2008. Our DCO application documents are available to view below.
The DCO application for Mallard Pass Solar Farm was awarded development consent on 12 July 2024 by the Secretary of State for the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). Following its approval, the project is now being delivered by experts in the renewable energy sector, with construction beginning in 2026.
All relevant documents, including the DCO as made, the Secretary of State’s Decision Letter, the Examining Authority’s Recommendation Report and all other application/ examination documents are available on the project-dedicated webpage of the Planning Inspectorate website linked here.
For more information on the DCO process for Mallard Pass up to date, please visit our webpage on the development process by clicking here.
Although the exact technology and type of solar arrays to be used have yet to be decided, an indicative diagram of the typical components is shown below.
Key Benefits
Latest News
November 2026
Notice of Initial Highways Works
November 2026
Construction Engagement Forum (CEF)
November 2026
Preferred Construction Fund Manager
October 2026
Surveys near Mallard Pass
August 2026
Notice of site works
July 2026
Community Liaison Group meets with project team to discuss Design Details
June 2026
Project Team meets with Community Liaison Group to discuss Community Benefit Fund
October 2025
Community Liaison Group meets with project team to discuss CTMP and LEMP
December 2025
Quinbrook and PEP sign agreement with Network Rail
To view a plan showing the location and route of Mallard Pass Solar Farm as submitted in the Development Consent Order (DCO) application, please refer to the Location, Order Limits and Grid Coordinates Plans (Document Reference: EN010127/APP/2.6), available here