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 party in Rutland, the site is expected to generate in the region of 350 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy, enough to power 92,000 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 on our Documents webpage linked here.
Our 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).
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 on our Documents webpage linked here.
Our 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). 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.
Mallard Pass Solar Farm has the potential to power in the region of 92,000 UK homes, approximately the number of households in Rutland and South Kesteven combined.
Key Benefits
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Mallard Pass Solar Farm has the potential to power in the region of 92,000 UK homes, approximately the number of households in Rutland and South Kesteven combined.
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Mallard Pass will support green spaces that connect habitats, enhance biodiversity and link recreational routes.
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Mallard Pass Solar Farm could take the equivalent of 35,700 cars off of roads.
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Mallard Pass will support low-cost energy generation that increases the reliability of our national grid.
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The project will help the UK reach urgent climate change targets whilst supporting the local environment by delivering a biodiversity net gain.
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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: https://infrastructure.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/wp-content/ipc/uploads/projects/EN010127/EN010127-000084-2.6_Location_Order%20Limits%20and%20Grid%20Coordinates%20Plans.pdf