RWE, the UK’s leading power generator, has announced the second stage of consultation has opened for a proposed solar farm in Doncaster and North Lincolnshire. The consultation will run for seven weeks, from Thursday 20 March to Thursday 8 May 2025.

The proposed Tween Bridge Solar Farm could have a potential generation capacity of around 800 MWAc (megawatts). The development, including co-located battery storage of 400MW, has already secured a grid connection offer from National Grid. 

This second stage of statutory consultation follows the first stage which took place in autumn 2023. This is an opportunity for the public to view and comment on the detailed design proposals. 

There will be a series of face-to-face consultation events and online information webinars for people to find out more information about the proposals. These will be held: 

• Friday 28 March 2025, Crowle Community Hall, Crowle, DN17 4LA, 4pm – 7pm
• Saturday 5 April 2025, Coulman Pavillion, Thorne, DN8 4AE, 4pm – 7pm
• Wednesday 9 April 2025, Online webinar, 6:30pm – 8pm
• Wednesday 16 April, Moorends Miners Welfare and Community Development Centre, Moorends, DN8 4LH, 12pm – 3pm
• Thursday 17 April, Hatfield Woodhouse Village Hall, Woodhouse, DN7 6GB, 3pm – 6pm

Paul Hunt, Senior Project Manager at RWE, commented, “Since we introduced our proposals for Tween Bridge Solar Farm in 2022, we have developed a detailed design based on the early feedback received and our ongoing environmental and technical assessments. We’re inviting the public to learn more about our proposals and provide feedback on our developed proposals, which is important to help us shape our final designs. We encourage anyone with an interest in Tween Bridge Solar Farm to take part in the consultation.” 

RWE recently launched the UK Solar Developers Charter, formalising RWE’s commitment to engaging with local communities and ensuring that its solar projects deliver long-term benefits, including economic opportunities and environmental stewardship. The Charter outlines the company’s approach to protecting biodiversity, supporting local jobs, and creating lasting value for the regions where it operates.

Since 2022, RWE has expanded its solar and co-located battery storage development fleet into one of the largest in the UK, with 11 solar projects now in construction. In addition to its solar projects, RWE is also actively developing and investing in wind energy and battery storage solutions across the UK with ambitions to invest also into low-carbon projects, helping to reduce carbon emissions and support energy security. 

People can register for the online information webinars via the Tween Bridge Solar Farm website www.tweenbridgesolar.co.uk. Hard copies of the consultation materials are available to view at several local information points, listed on the Tween Bridge Solar Farm website. The website also contains electronic copies of the consultation materials, along with further information about the statutory consultation and proposals.

If you have any questions about Tween Bridge Solar Farm or the proposals, contact the project team by email at [email protected], phone on 0800 0217 877 or write to FREEPOST TWEEN BRIDGE SOLAR (no stamp is needed).

Further information about RWE’s solar portfolio can be found here.