BOOM Power is pleased to announce that the Examination of the Fenwick Solar Farm Development Consent Order (DCO) concluded on 3 September 2025, moving into the Recommendation phase ahead of the statutory six-month timeframe. This accelerated progress reflects the strength of the Fenwick Solar Farm proposals – a well-sited, carefully designed project shaped through constructive collaboration with stakeholders. 

Fenwick Solar Farm, located near the village of Fenwick in Doncaster, proposes up to 237.5 MW of solar generation alongside co-located battery energy storage. Once operational, the scheme will be capable of powering around 75,000 homes each year with clean, home-grown electricity. The project is designed to connect into Thorpe Marsh Substation, reinforcing the region’s energy security at a time when the need for affordable renewable power has never been greater. 

Throughout the pre-application, statutory consultation and Examination phases, BOOM Power has worked closely with stakeholders, landowners, statutory consultees and the local community to ensure the proposals are landscape-led and deliver long-term benefits for both people and nature. The scheme incorporates measures to enhance biodiversity, create new habitats and integrate traditional sheep grazing alongside energy generation, supporting a sustainable co-use of the land. 

The close of Examination now triggers the Recommendation stage, with the Examining Authority preparing its report for the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. This Recommendation report is expected to be issued within three months. 

Mark Hogan, Founder of BOOM Power, said:

“Reaching the close of Examination at Fenwick Solar Farm is an important milestone, not just for BOOM Power but for the UK’s wider net zero journey. This scheme will generate enough clean electricity to power around 75,000 homes each year, while enhancing biodiversity and supporting agricultural use. From the outset we have been committed to designing projects that are sensitive to their surroundings and bring long-term value to the communities in which they are based. Fenwick Solar Farm is a strong example of how large-scale renewable energy can be delivered responsibly, and we are grateful to the Examining Authority, local stakeholders and community members for their constructive engagement throughout the process.”

 Rob Smith, Head of NSIP Development at BOOM Power, goes on to comment:

“Fenwick Solar Farm has been a rewarding project to develop, and I am proud of the design we are now taking forward. From the outset, our focus has been on creating a scheme that integrates sensitively into the surrounding landscape while delivering the significant clean energy capacity the UK urgently requires. Careful attention has been given to biodiversity enhancements, habitat creation, and opportunities for continued agricultural use, ensuring that the site can support both nature and farming alongside renewable energy generation. The inclusion of co-located battery storage is particularly important, helping to strengthen grid stability and manage peaks in demand. With the support of an experienced design and planning team, we believe Fenwick Solar Farm demonstrates how large-scale infrastructure can be delivered responsibly, with lasting benefits for the local community and the wider environment.”