Statkraft has secured planning consent for Kitland solar farm, a 39.9MW scheme located north of Langford, in North Somerset. Construction is expected to begin during 2027.
The consented plans also include the opportunity for a battery. Statkraft submitted the application to North Somerset Council in May 2024.
Community benefits includes 3.5 km of public rights of way within the site and an orchard in the eastern field, close to Wrington.
The solar farm will also deliver annual Community Benefit Funding during its 40-year operational period, which is expected to be worth over £600,000 over the lifetime of the scheme.