Plans for mega-solar farm near Lincolnshire border of 'national significance'The 2700-acre project would be capable of powering 215,000 homesView 2 Images The Meridian Solar Farm would be built north of Crowland, including both sides of Cloot Drove (pictured) (Image: Google Street View)Plans for a ‘nationally significant’ solar farm capable of powering 215,000 homes have been submitted to the government for consideration. ‌The Meridian Solar Farm would occupy around 2,700 acres of land north of Crowland and east of Spalding. ‌The solar farm would include a battery farm and connect to the National Grid through a substation being proposed as part of the 140km Grimsby to Walpole pylon line. View 2 Images Plans for the Meridian Solar Farm near Spalding (Image: Downing Renewable Developments)Campaign group Lincolnshire Against Needless Destruction said that solar farms like Meridian mustn’t lead to “poor planning” to reach Net Zero goals. There are currently 12 NSIPs going through the planning process in Lincolnshire, with campaigners claiming the county’s being unfairly targeted by renewable energy companies.

Source: Daily Mirror March 24, 2026 01:35 UTC