Boom Power has announced that it has received approval for a major solar farm project in East Yorkshire. The new development is set to span 1,277 hectares of farmland across the hamlet of Gribthorp, as well as the surrounding areas of Spaldington, Wressle and Howden.
The approved project is expected to generate approximately 400 megawatts of electricity – enough low-carbon energy to power around 100,000 homes. It represents a significant contribution to the UK Government’s target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
This is the first Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) for which the Boom Power team has secured a Development Consent Order.
Mark Hogan, Founder of Boom Power, stated: “Securing development consent for the East Yorkshire solar farm is not only a proud and significant moment for BOOM Power, but marks a major advancement in the UK’s clean energy landscape and demonstrates our capability to deliver nationally significant infrastructure. The project has been meticulously designed to integrate renewable energy generation with environmental enhancements and grid stability considerations. This consent reflects the strength of collaboration, detailed planning, and valuable local input – it is a significant achievement for both our team and the wider region.”
This project also supports the Government’s wider goal of generating 70 GW of solar electricity by 2035.
