Subject: Introduction to Fosse Green Energy
Dear Witham St. Hughs Parish Council
Introduction to Fosse Green Energy – briefing invitation
We are writing to you to introduce and offer a briefing on Fosse Green Energy - a new solar and energy storage park being proposed on land 9 kilometres (5.6 miles) south-west of Lincoln in North Kesteven.
We are writing to you at a very early stage of the project. So far, we have selected potential locations for solar photovoltaic (PV) panels located to the north and south of the A46, commonly known as Fosse Way. To the east of this area we are considering options for transporting electricity through either underground cables or an overhead line to a connection point into the national grid. We are also looking at areas for ecological enhancements, mitigation measures and screening, as well as access points and infrastructure for energy storage.
The solar and energy storage park is being proposed by Fosse Green Energy Limited, a joint venture by Windel Energy and Canadian Solar. As the developers for the project we are committed to engaging with you and local people throughout the development process, and have published information on the project at- www.fossegreenenergy.co.uk
We plan to hold a first stage of community consultation this summer (2023). At this stage we will share more information on our proposals and there will be an opportunity to provide feedback, which is very important in helping us to shape the project.
Fosse Green Energy is anticipated to generate 300 to 360GWh (Giga Watt hours) of energy per year, providing a significant contribution to the UK’s commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The amount of energy Fosse Green Energy could generate means its considered a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) and we are required to submit an application for a Development Consent Order (DCO) for examination by the Planning Inspectorate.
Please get in touch if you would like to arrange a briefing. This would be an introduction on Fosse Green Energy, the preliminary work we are carrying out, and to get your views on the engagement process ahead of the first stage of community consultation.
You can contact the Fosse Green Energy team by calling 0800 860 6262 (open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) or sending an email to info@fossegreenenergy.co.uk.
Yours faithfully
The Fosse Green Energy Team