The government has given the go-ahead for one of Europe's biggest solar farms that will span across the East Cambridgeshire and West Suffolk border. 

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband approved the scheme along with two other major solar power projects: Mallow Pass Solar Project and Gate Burton. 

The decision comes just days after the Chancellor said that he and the Transport Secretary would prioritise decisions on infrastructure projects that have been sitting unresolved for far too long.

The decision on whether the Sunnica Energy Farm would be built across 2,500-acres of farmland had been delayed for a fourth time in June until after the general election. 

Mr Miliband said: “Solar power is crucial to achieving net zero, providing an abundant source of cleaner, cheaper energy on the mission towards 2030.

“Some of these cases had been held up for months before I arrived in the department. They were put on my desk on Monday and I’ve made a decision in three days. This is the speed we’re working at to achieve energy independence, cut bills for families and kickstart green economic growth.

“We will make tough decisions with ambition and urgency – all part of our plan to make the UK a clean energy superpower."

The proposed 2,500-acre scheme consists of a solar and battery plant.  

It is set to be located across three sites: Sunnica East Site A, near Isleham; Sunnica East Site B, near Feckenham and Worlington; and Sunnica West Site A, near Chippenham and Kennett.  

This story is developing and will be updated as soon as we receive the latest information. 

Check back for the latest reaction to the scheme's approval. 

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