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warrenoates1.bsky.social
The UK's largest solar farm has today been approved by the government.

Tillbridge Solar Project in Lincolnshire has potential for up to 500MW of energy - equivalent for 300,000 homes.

I believe it's the 13th approval by this government for major solar and wind projects.

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Tillbridge Solar Project development consent decision announced
The Tillbridge Solar Project DCO application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
www.gov.uk
October 14, 2025 at 2:25 PM
theguardian.com
Ed Miliband approves UK’s biggest solar farm at Lincolnshire site
Ed Miliband approves UK’s biggest solar farm at Lincolnshire site
Tillbridge solar farm will be built in county where Reform UK’s anti-renewables agenda has rising support Ed Miliband has approved the UK’s biggest solar farm, which will be built in a county where Reform UK’s anti-renewables agenda has won rising support. The energy secretary on Tuesday gave the go-ahead for the Tillbridge solar farm to be developed near Gainsborough in Lincolnshire. Once built, it will generate enough electricity to power 300,000 UK homes. Continue reading...
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October 14, 2025 at 3:44 PM
adamvaughan.bsky.social
UK energy secretary Ed Miliband has approved Tillbridge solar, a major new 500MW solar farm in Lincolnshire.

It's the 10th nationally significant solar farm he has approved since taking office, bringing the total to 4.2GW.

Decision here:
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October 14, 2025 at 11:07 AM
drpauldorfman.bsky.social
Ed Miliband approves UK’s biggest solar farm at Lincolnshire site
Tillbridge #solar farm will be built in county where Reform UK’s anti-#renewables agenda has rising support
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Ed Miliband approves UK’s biggest solar farm at Lincolnshire site
Tillbridge solar farm will be built in county where Reform UK’s anti-renewables agenda has rising support
www.theguardian.com
October 14, 2025 at 4:14 PM
dpcarrington.bsky.social
UK approves UK’s largest solar farm (in Reform UK heartland Lincolnshire)

- "Solar is our cheapest source of energy - it’s no wonder it's Britain’s favourite" says Paul Morozzo at @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social

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Government has approved enough clean energy to power 7.5 million homes
Government approves Tillbridge Solar Farm, a major new solar project.
www.gov.uk
October 14, 2025 at 2:05 PM
spann3rmonk3y.bsky.social
Lincolnshire resident, not far from the proposed site at Tillbridge at least. All for it.
March 21, 2026 at 4:34 PM
anthonypainter.bsky.social
I bet Miliband treated himself to a new parker pen for this one. Then posted it as a gift to Andrea Jenkyns. With a bow.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Ed Miliband approves UK’s biggest solar farm at Lincolnshire site
Tillbridge solar farm will be built in county where Reform UK’s anti-renewables agenda has rising support
www.theguardian.com
October 14, 2025 at 6:02 PM
13sarahmurphy.bsky.social
Climate Change Committee warns we aren’t doing enough to stem/plan for global warming.

Meanwhile, in response to proposed solar farm,Tice says they “will do all [they] can to stop investors and developers; nothing is off the table”
Reform: a constant whining drag on progress, prosperity and sanity.
UK must prepare for 2C of global warming by 2050, climate advisors warn CLIMATE GLOBAL WARMING WEATHER • Wednesday 15 October 2025 at 6:53am Martin Stew Science Correspondent Credit: i-Stock The UK must prepare for a 2C rise in global temperatures by 2050, according to new analysis from the Climate Change Committee (CCC), commissioned by the government. The report forecasts that risks from heatwaves, droughts, and wildfires could double over the next 25 years, with some peak river flows increasing by as much as 40%. itv.com The Times: Reform vow to fight 'crazy Miliband over solar farm Miliband has approved plans for Britain's biggest solar farm, prompting Reform UK to say it would fight to reverse the decision. The Tillbridge Solar project, in Lin-colnshire, would cover an area equivalent to about 2,000 football pitches. Farage's party said the scheme would destroy valuable agricultural land, but Labour said it was needed to meet green energy targets and reduce dependency on energy from abroad. Tillbridge Solar is the tenth large solar project Miliband has approved since taking office. Half of them are in Lin-colnshire, prompting opposition from local Reform and Conservative MPs. Tillbridge Solar aims to generate electricity for 300,000 homes and the scheme would cover about 1,400 hectares of mainly agricultural land Michael Shanks, the energy minister, said: "Solar is one of the cheapest and quickest power sources we can build. It is crucial in our mission to make Britain a clean energy superpower, giving us energy security, good jobs and growth across the country." A report by the Planning Inspectorate said that the project would lead to the loss of about 1,200 hectares of farm-land, including 11l hectares of the highest grade land, and acknowledged the cumulative impact of other solar arrays in Lincolnshire. However, it concluded that this would not be nationally "significant" , with solar taking over less than 1% of UK farmland. It added that the biodiversity would benefit from the end of intensive farming on the land and that crop planting "could be restored should it be needed in the future" for food security. In a blunt warning to companies behind the schemes, Richard Tice, Reform UK's deputy leader and the MP for nearby Boston & Skegness, said: "We will do all we can to stop investors and developers; nothing is off the table."
October 15, 2025 at 6:45 AM
chairmanmoet.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Ed Miliband approves UK’s biggest solar farm at Lincolnshire site
Tillbridge solar farm will be built in county where Reform UK’s anti-renewables agenda has rising support
www.theguardian.com
October 14, 2025 at 3:47 PM
sirbasil.bsky.social
Reform are keen to lay down their lives to ensure we cook the planet

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Lincolnshire council leader vows to ‘lie in front of bulldozers’
Reform UK's Sean Matthews says the Tillbridge solar plan will create
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October 15, 2025 at 12:38 PM
gazza-d.bsky.social
Of course he is a Reform cllr.
I don't get the objections to solar farms. In places like Lincolnshire the landscape is already heavily industrialised by farming. Solar farms increase wildlife habitats and diversity.
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Lincolnshire council leader vows to ‘lie in front of bulldozers’
Reform UK's Sean Matthews says the Tillbridge solar plan will create
www.bbc.co.uk
October 16, 2025 at 6:45 AM
dpcarrington.bsky.social
more here ...

#solar
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Ed Miliband approves UK’s biggest solar farm at Lincolnshire site
Tillbridge solar farm will be built in county where Reform UK’s anti-renewables agenda has rising support
www.theguardian.com
October 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
younityuk.bsky.social
Ed Miliband has approved the Tillbridge Solar Farm in Lincolnshire, set to become the UK’s largest solar project - generating enough to power 300,000 homes 🏡🔋

Even in regions where support for renewables has faced headwinds, this project shows the UK’s commitment to a cleaner future 🌍 💪
Ed Miliband approves UK’s biggest solar farm at Lincolnshire site
Tillbridge solar farm will be built in county where Reform UK’s anti-renewables agenda has rising support
www.theguardian.com
October 15, 2025 at 8:21 AM
anotherjon.bsky.social
SHOCK: REFORM COUNCILLOR REVEALED AS BEING CARBON ILLITERATE

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Lincolnshire council leader vows to ‘lie in front of bulldozers’
Reform UK's Sean Matthews says the Tillbridge solar plan will create
www.bbc.co.uk
October 16, 2025 at 6:52 AM
brynleyheaven.bsky.social
In a Cabinet of dullards, Ed Miliband's light shines brighter
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Ed Miliband approves UK’s biggest solar farm at Lincolnshire site
Tillbridge solar farm will be built in county where Reform UK’s anti-renewables agenda has rising support
www.theguardian.com
October 15, 2025 at 7:05 AM
upliftingnews.bsky.social
Ed Miliband approves UK’s biggest solar farm at Lincolnshire site
Ed Miliband approves UK’s biggest solar farm at Lincolnshire site
Tillbridge solar farm will be built in county where Reform UK’s anti-renewables agenda has rising support
www.theguardian.com
October 16, 2025 at 7:51 AM
thetimes.com
Ed Miliband has approved plans for Britain’s biggest solar farm, prompting Reform UK to say it would fight to reverse the decision ⬇️
Reform to fight ‘crazy’ Ed Miliband over UK’s biggest solar farm
The energy secretary has backed plans for the Tillbridge Solar scheme in Lincolnshire
www.thetimes.com
October 14, 2025 at 7:19 PM
samanthah.me
What next the Earth to be demolished for a hyperspace bypass. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Lincolnshire council leader vows to ‘lie in front of bulldozers’
Reform UK's Sean Matthews says the Tillbridge solar plan will create
www.bbc.co.uk
October 15, 2025 at 4:18 PM
callumparrish.bsky.social
Government approves Tillbridge Solar Farm, a major new solar project.
Government has approved enough clean energy to power 7.5 million homes
Government approves Tillbridge Solar Farm, a major new solar project.
www.gov.uk
October 14, 2025 at 10:58 AM
solarenergyuk.bsky.social
Our CEO Chris Hewett spoke on BBC Radio 4 about why large-scale solar is vital for cheaper, cleaner UK power — following the Government’s approval of the Tillbridge Solar Project.

🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/4hDtEaN

#SolarEnergyUK #Solar #NetZero #EnergySecurity
November 1, 2025 at 1:22 PM
curiousrobin.bsky.social
I'm not sure you'd need bulldozers to put solar panels into a field

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

...but I am certain these attitudes are why I left Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire council leader vows to ‘lie in front of bulldozers’ - BBC News
Reform UK's Sean Matthews says the Tillbridge solar plan will create "an industrial wasteland".
www.bbc.co.uk
October 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
stephenjarvis.bsky.social
Putting aside the wisdom of newly elected Reform UK councils trying to block clean energy investment in their area, as predicted they actually have limited local powers to deliver on that promise when large projects (like this 700MW solar development) are signed off at the national level.
October 14, 2025 at 5:13 PM
dangrey.bsky.social
Think I've found it; Tillbridge Solar has a decision due date of today. Only 900 ha of panels and 500 MW, so not the biggest either approved or in planning

Most interesting part is the proposal for a 16 km underground 400 kV circuit to the nearest Grid Supply Point
The Scheme - Tillbridge Solar
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October 14, 2025 at 9:01 AM
environment.theguardian.com
Ed Miliband approves UK’s biggest solar farm at Lincolnshire site
Ed Miliband approves UK’s biggest solar farm at Lincolnshire site
Tillbridge solar farm will be built in county where Reform UK’s anti-renewables agenda has rising support
www.theguardian.com
October 14, 2025 at 3:26 PM
eciu.net
Ed Miliband approves UK’s biggest solar farm at Lincolnshire site

Tillbridge solar farm will be built in county where Reform UK’s anti-renewables agenda has rising support.
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October 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM