The proposed Beacon Fen Energy Park, a large-scale solar and battery storage development located 2.5 km north of Heckington, is advancing to the pre-examination phase after the UK Planning Inspectorate accepted its Development Consent Order (DCO) application.
The project, led by renewable energy firm Low Carbon, aims to deliver approximately 400 megawatts of electricity through ground-mounted solar panels, with an additional 600 megawatts of battery storage capacity. It is intended to support the UK Government’s target of reaching 70 gigawatts of solar power by 2035.
Now in the pre-examination stage, the scheme will undergo a formal six-month review in 2025, involving written submissions and public hearings. Businesses and stakeholders can register to participate in the process through the Planning Inspectorate’s platform.
If granted consent, construction could begin as early as 2027. The project is positioned to contribute to the UK’s net zero ambitions while strengthening long-term energy security through increased renewable generation and storage infrastructure.
