About the Project
What is being proposed?
Aukera is exploring the potential for a new solar farm in South Norfolk. If progressed, Tasway Energy Park would generate up to 700 megawatts (MW) of clean, renewable electricity—enough to power over 200,000 homes each year*, in line with the UK’s 2030 Clean Power Action Plan. The project would be operational for up to a 60 year period; after which point the project will be decommissioned.
*Based on 2022 generation, and assuming average (mean) annual household consumption of 3,240kWh, based on latest (Jan 2024) statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
At this early stage, no final design has been confirmed. However, the proposal includes solar panels across parts of the Site, with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to store and release electricity when it’s most needed.
As this project is over 50MW, the project qualifies as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) and will be secured via the Development Consent Order (DCO) process which is determined by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with the local authorities hosting acting as a key consultee.
We are currently in the early development stages and are preparing for consultation on our proposals in Autumn – Winter 2025.
We are currently establishing our vision and design principles for the project. These, alongside the environmental and planning appraisals, will help to shape and inform the layout and configuration of the project as well as opportunities and enhancements, developing it from the high level plan shown below. Please note; not all of the land proposed for Tasway Energy Park will be used for solar generation. In addition, land required for cabling within the Energy Park and for connection into the grid is not shown.
Our proposals will be refined throughout the Pre-application process.
Who is developing Tasway Energy Park?
Tasway Energy Park is being developed by Aukera, a renewable energy company contributing to the transition to clean energy across Europe. Aukera specialise in energy generation and storage projects, working through the earliest stages of planning to building and operating projects ourselves.
In the UK, Aukera is constructing 250MW of solar in 2025 with an extensive pipeline in planning and development.
We have a steadfast commitment to local communities. We respect the local environment, and offer innovative energy solutions.
Key Benefits of Solar and Battery Storage Projects
Low carbon energy for a greener future
Solar is a clean, renewable energy source, cutting carbon emissions and helping tackle climate change head-on, aligning with the UK Government's 2030 Clean Power Action Plan.
Low-impact, reversible land use
Typically, solar developments remain for a period of up to 60 years, after which time they are decommissioned and deconstructed, preserving the long-term potential of the land.
Supporting grid resilience
Integrated solar and battery storage projects enhance grid resilience by supporting a more balanced and flexible energy mix.
Local economic benefits
Solar and battery storage projects create opportunity for local economic benefits through supply chain opportunities, community investment, and infrastructure improvements.
Enhancing biodiversity
Research by Solar Energy UK shows that, when thoughtfully designed and managed, solar farms can play a valuable role in nature recovery—enhancing habitats for wildflowers, hedgerows, birds, butterflies, and other wildlife.
Our Approach to the Environment
An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) will be undertaken. This is a process whereby baseline information on the existing environment is collected and potential impacts of the project are assessed. Mitigation measures to avoid or reduce any significant negative effects where possible, will be developed, and opportunities for enhancements explored. The EIA will be reported in an Environmental Statement (ES) which will be submitted as part of our Development Consent Order application for the project.
The first step in this process is to produce an EIA Scoping Report which will set out our proposed approach to the environmental assessment, to establish what information may be needed to identify any likely significant effects from the project. The EIA Scoping Report will be submitted to the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) who will invite consultation bodies including the local planning authorities and other statutory stakeholders (such as Natural England, the Environment Agency and Historic England) to provide comment.
