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Construction begins on Norfolk solar farm the size of 54 football pitches

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01.11.2025

The Three Bridges Solar Farm, being built seven miles north-east of Dereham, is expected to generate enough energy to power 6,200 homes once it is completed in 2026.

Construction on the 86-acre site, which is being developed by Pathfinder Clean Energy (PACE), began in August.

Plans for the Three Bridges Solar Farm was approved in 2021 (Image: Mark Kelly)

The plans were initially submitted in 2020 and sparked a strong response from locals of nearby villages such as Lyng and Elsing.

Residents there raised concerns about increased traffic, construction noise and........

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