Developers behind huge solar farm 'reviewing next steps' after connection date blow |
Developer Aukera wants to build the 3,600-acre Tasway Energy Park on agricultural land near Long Stratton in south Norfolk, to power about 200,000 homes.
But such schemes need to go through a process to secure dates to be connected to the national grid, with the National Energy System Operator assessing whether they will receive Gate 1 or Gate 2 status.
Gate 2 status means projects meet requirements for readiness and alignment with national strategies - and can get confirmed connection dates, connection points and position in a queue for development.
But those only awarded Gate 1 status are not given a confirmed connection date, although they can go forward in the future if........