The decommissioning of Cottam Power Station has created a unique opportunity to rejuvenate the region with clean, renewable energy. The Cottam Solar Project is designed to provide power to approximately 180,000 households, replacing 30% of the former coal station's capacity. This project aligns with the UK's transition to green energy and will contribute to the UK Government’s goal of achieving net zero and tripling solar capacity by 2030.  

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Cottam Solar Project will become the UK’s largest solar farm, generating 600 MWac of clean, renewable, and secure energy. The project will also include a 600 MW battery storage system to store excess energy and release it when needed, ensuring a reliable electricity supply in the future.

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The project was awarded development consent by the Secretary of State for the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) on 05 September 2024.

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Further information on the project can be found here: https://www.cottamsolar.co.uk/

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