Tween Bridge Solar Farm

After submitting our Development Consent Order application to the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) on 26 August 2025, RWE Renewables is pleased to report that the application was accepted on 23 September 2025.

The examination phase began on 14 April 2026 and closed on 12 October 2026. The Planning Inspectorate will now prepare its recommendation for the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, who will make the final decision on whether development consent should be granted. A decision from the Secretary of State is expected in spring 2027.

Updates on key project milestones will continue to be shared on our website, via email and post.

The need for Solar

The UK energy system is dominated by fossil fuels, accounting for c. 76% of energy supply in 2020. The Government recognises how we need to dramatically increase the volume of energy supplied form low carbon sources and reduce the amount provided by fossil fuels.

The government recognises how solar is a low cost way of generating electricity, and their analysis shows that a secure, reliable, affordable, net zero consistent system in 2050 is likely to be composed of predominantly of wind and solar.

The UK has therefore 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.

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 circa 15% of the UK’s energy needs through our wind farms, hydro, biomass and gas energy generation facilities.

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