Tween Bridge Solar Farm

RWE is moving plans forward for Tween Bridge Solar Farm, a solar and battery project next to RWE’s existing Tween Bridge Wind Farm on the county boundary between Doncaster and North Lincolnshire.

Once fully operational, the solar farm would have the potential to provide enough low-carbon energy to meet the equivalent annual needs of over 240,000 homes¹

¹Calculation based on 2021 generation, and assuming average (mean) annual household consumption of 3,509 kWh, based
on latest statistics from Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (Subnational Electricity and Gas Consumption Statistics
Regional and Local Authority, Great Britain, 2021, Mean domestic electricity consumption (kWh per meter) by country/region,
Great Britain, 2021)

Project update: August 2024

Since the start of our first consultation in late 2023 we’ve been working hard behind the scenes: doing extensive surveys, gathering more detailed environmental data, liaising with statutory consultees and refining the design of the scheme. This work continues.

We are grateful for the feedback and questions that have been provided so far. All feedback received has been analysed and considered by the project team and is helping us refine our plans further. A summary report will be published and available to read in our next round of consultation.

We plan to consult on our updated scheme in early 2025. In the meantime should you have any questions please contact us here.

The story so far

In December 2022, RWE Renewables publicly launched our proposals for Tween Bridge Solar Farm.

We are now undertaking a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Tween Bridge Solar Farm. An EIA is a detailed process where the likely environmental effects of the proposed development are studied, surveys are carried out and mitigation measures to reduce or remove environmental impacts are proposed.

We anticipate holding our next round of consultation in early 2025. Exact dates to be confirmed but will be published in advance.

How to view information

We have published a draft Preliminary Environmental Information Report (PEIR) and a Non-Technical Summary (NTS) of the draft PEIR. All document published for the first consultation remain publicly available. All documents can be found here.

Alternatively, you can contact us to request a USB or a hard-copy (price available upon request).

View our draft Preliminary Environmental Information Report (PEIR) and Non-Technical Summary

The need for Solar

The UK has made a legally binding commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. At the same time, demand for electricity will increase as we decarbonise other sectors of the economy, such as heating and transport.

As a country we are already making progress. At RWE Renewables, we already provide 15% of the UK’s energy needs through our wind farms, hydrogen, biomass and gas energy generation facilities. We are now expanding our renewable energy portfolio with solar at the forefront.

Solar farms, such as Tween Bridge Solar Farm, will make a significant contribution to the local, and national, climate commitments.

About RWE Renewables

At RWE, we are the leading power generator and one of the largest renewables developers in the UK. We already provide 15% of the UK’s energy needs through our wind farms, hydro, biomass and gas energy generation facilities.

In March 2023 RWE acquired JBM Solar, a large independent developer of solar and battery storage systems. This acquisition will significantly accelerate RWE’s solar development in the UK and places the company amongst the largest solar developers in the UK.

Further information is available HERE