By Jamie Waller, Local Democracy Reporter
People can have their say on one of Nottinghamshire’s biggest planned solar farms next month.
The One Earth solar farm would cover the equivalent of 2,800 football pitches and provide renewable energy for more than 200,000 homes.
It would mainly lie in Bassetlaw and Newark & Sherwood district near Dunham on Trent, with some across the border in Lincolnshire.
Plans are likely to be submitted in early 2025, and the developer is still seeking for feedback from local residents.
The next round of consultation will begin on Wednesday, May 29 for six weeks.
The project is being brought forward by PS Renewables, which runs over 20 solar farms in the south of England, and Danish energy company Ørsted.
Planning documents recently submitted to Newark & Sherwood District Council say: “The project is in the early stages, and consultation is an important part of our development process.
“We want to hear the views of local residents, technical experts and elected representatives to help inform the design of One Earth.
“This feedback will help us develop our plans responsibly, in a way that is sensitive to the local environment and community.”
The Trent Valley has become a hotspot for solar farm developers, with plans also being developed for the large Great North Road project close to Newark.
The flat farmland close to a National Grid connection is considered prime real estate by developers.
Plans show the areas on both sides of the River Trent which are being considered for the One Earth project, although not all of the ground would be used.
The final project will cover approximately 1500 hectares with solar panels and other infrastructure, and would supply up to 740MW to the National Grid.
All solar farms which generate more than 50MW are decided by the government rather than local authorities.
It would be determined by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, who is currently n.
A decision is expected around spring 2026.
Consultation events will be held at village halls across the area and online. To see a full list, or receive updates on the project, visit the One Earth Solar Farm website.