- The government has approved the Springwell Solar Farm in Lincolnshire, which is set to become the UK's largest by power generation.
- The 800-megawatt development will feature battery storage and grid connection infrastructure, capable of powering over 180,000 homes annually.
- Energy minister Michael Shanks emphasised the project's role in achieving energy independence and reducing household bills, citing lessons from international conflicts.
- Springwell is the 25th nationally significant clean energy project approved by the government, contributing to a goal of powering over 12.5 million homes.
- This approval comes as provisional figures show renewables generated a record 52.5 per cent of the UK's electricity in 2025, with 3.8 gigawatts of new capacity added.
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