About Little Crow Solar Park

Little Crow Solar Park will deliver the following benefits

  • Significant levels of annual income will be generated for Lincolnshire to invest in local services over the projected lifespan of the solar park.

  • Little Crow Solar Park will save annually 64,500 – 86,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions.

  • Little Crow Solar Park will provide much-needed power supply into the local network to support the development of local business.

  • Ensure security of renewable energy supply in the Lincolnshire area through more local energy generation.

  • Solar is safe and UK energy supply will be less reliant on fossil fuel based forms of energy.

  • Through biodiversity enhancements a net biodiversity gain is anticipated across the site.

  • The land may continue in agricultural use, with BSR currently exploring the potential for sheep grazing throughout the operational lifetime of the solar park.

  • Our proposal includes battery storage. Solar power can be stored through battery storage, enabling efficient distribution of generated power to the grid.

Why is the project proposed here?

This site has been carefully selected as part of a detailed feasibility process. Consideration has been given to a number of factors, including:

  • Ecology and biodiversity

  • Flood risk

  • Landscape character

  • Noise considerations

  • Transport considerations

  • Grid capacity

  • Land availability

  • Residential amenity

  • Environmental

  • Designations

  • Heritage assets

The global climate is changing faster than we have ever seen before. By supporting renewable energy schemes, such as Little Crow Solar Park, we are taking an important step forward in the fight against climate change and will be contributing towards a secure and stable supply of electricity for the UK during uncertain times.

Our Nature Protection Pledge reflects our dedication to considering nature in everything we do. We are taking positive action for the planet and the communities in which we operate. By increasing biodiversity and supporting healthy ecosystems on the land under our stewardship, we are making a real impact.

Our multi-functional approach to land use combines clean energy generation, agricultural support and nature enhancement.

Learn more about our nature protection pledge

This plan shows the construction plan for Little Crow Solar Park.

The main elements of the proposal are the construction, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of a ground mounted solar park with an intended design capacity in excess of 50MWp (Megawatts peak) with associated development.

The photovoltaic panels would be laid out in straight arrays set at an angle of c. 15 degrees from east to west across the field enclosures. The distance between the arrays would respond to topography but would typically be between 3.5 metres to 6 metres. The top north edges of the panels would be up to a maximum of 3.5m above ground level and the lower edges of the panels would be a minimum of 0.7 meters above ground level. The arrays would be static.

The development also includes a package of landscape. ecological and biodiversity benefits. Land between and beneath the panels would be used for biodiversity enhancements and seasonal sheep grazing.

It is proposed that construction traffic will arrive from the M180 junction 4, the A15, the A18, the B1208 and the B1207 to the site access. No construction vehicles associated with the development proposal would travel through Broughton.

The two plans below show the landscape plan for Little Crow Solar Park.

If you would like to download and zoom in on the plans presented below, please click here.

Landscape plan (north)

Landscape plan (south)

How will the local area benefit?

Little Crow Solar Park could bring substantial investment to Lincolnshire over a minimum period of 25 years. As a significant local business, Little Crow Solar Park will be contributing substantial business rates on an annual basis to the local Councils.

Little Crow Solar Park will generate significant revenue to the local authority over the thirty five year lifetime of the solar park.

Local business will benefit from the construction and maintenance of the solar park.

We are also pleased to announce our intention to provide a Community Benefit Fund alongside our proposals, which would directly support local projects and benefit the local community.

We are keen to hear your ideas on how we could work together to deliver this fund. Feel free to get in touch with us via email or this website.

Indicative Timeline

1. Pre-Construction Activities | MARCH 2026

  • Access Tracks

  • Perimeter Fencing

  • CCTV

  • Installation of site compound.

2. Piling and Framework Installation | AUGUST 2026

  • Strong and durable frames made from high quality materials are installed, which are designed for specific climate and weather conditions at the site.

  • Expert technicians use specialised equipment to drive frames into the ground.

3. Solar Panel Array Assembly (including BESS) | JANUARY 2027

  • Solar panels are placed onto the frames and securely fastened.

  • Panels are position to ensure optimal exposure to the sun. Technicians ensure proper spacing and alignment between the panels and frames.

  • Final checks are performed to ensure panels are functioning properly and securely mounted.

  • Prefabricated Battery and PCS Units are installed along with a "custom substation" switchgear unit.

4. Testing and Commissioning | SEPTEMBER 2027

  • Final testing of solar farm equipment and systems.

  • Connection of solar farm to the electrical grid.

5. Landscaping (According to Planting Season) | NOVEMBER 2027 - DECEMBER 2027

  • Seeding and planting of site and boundaries.

  • Implementation of custom planting plan.

  • Planting at the next suitable opportunity if outside of ideal planting.