Story perspectives

Island Green Power Proposes 2,700-Acre East Pye Solar Farm

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 2:14 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Island Green Power proposes the East Pye solar farm near Long Stratton, Norfolk.
Six months of hearings began Tuesday with over 60 locals speaking at Dunston Hall, Norwich.
The 2,700-acre project would generate electricity for 115,000 homes if approved.
IGP estimates construction and land costs at £1 billion, classifying the farm as nationally significant.
Council leader Daniel Elmer and residents doubt the scheme, likening it to an imposed HS2.

1 of 1

Story summary

Island Green Power proposes the East Pye solar farm near Long Stratton, Norfolk.
Six months of hearings began Tuesday with over 60 locals speaking at Dunston Hall, Norwich.
The 2,700-acre project would generate electricity for 115,000 homes if approved.
IGP estimates construction and land costs at £1 billion, classifying the farm as nationally significant.
Council leader Daniel Elmer and residents doubt the scheme, likening it to an imposed HS2.