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Date 08/2025

GREEN LIGHT FOR TAIYO’S SOLAR EXPANSION IN MERSEYSIDE

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The extension at Moss Farm will see 9MWp added to the development, marking a significant boost to renewable energy provision and biodiversity in the region

Taiyo Power & Storage, Kajima Partnership’s joint venture with Low Carbon Alliance, has received planning permission for a 9MWp extension to the Moss Farm solar project in Sefton, Merseyside.

The project is planned to power over 6,000 homes* via clean electricity, reducing carbon emissions and strengthening energy resilience in the region.

The extension is part of a larger scheme led by Taiyo to deliver approximately 22MWp of renewable energy across adjoining sites. Partly located on a former landfill west of the A565, the project exemplifies the sustainable repurposing of land with limited alternative uses. Taiyo worked closely with planning officers to ensure the proposal’s visual impact on the wider landscape will be limited while making use of what is currently poor agricultural land.

Beyond energy generation, the scheme offers a lasting positive impact by revitalising previously degraded land and delivering significant ecological benefits. This consent, granted for a 40-year period, includes ambitious habitat enhancements such as hedgerow and meadow grassland planting, resulting in a biodiversity net gain of 133.85% for the site. These improvements will help support local wildlife, enhance green corridors, and contribute to Sefton’s environmental goals. 

Since it was established in 2021, Taiyo has developed a growing portfolio of ground-mounted solar and battery energy storage facilities across the UK. The initiative aligns with the UK’s ambition to reach net zero carbon by 2050.

Simon Crowe, Director at Taiyo Power & Storage, said: “This planning decision marks a key step forward for Taiyo in its mission to deliver the solar energy assets needed to improve the UK’s renewable energy capacity. In addition to generating green energy to power UK households, the construction and operation at Moss farm will create new skilled jobs for the local area. We are grateful to Sefton Council and the community for their ongoing support as we continue collaborating on the project.”

* Using the average UK household consumption figure of 3,400 kWh/year, PV design software, RatedPower, has estimated that Moss Farm would generate enough clean electricity to power approximately 6,180 homes each year.

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For further Information:

Kajima

ING Media

Email: kajima@ing-media.com, Marina Safronova – marina.safronova@ing-media.com

Phone: 07742 406029

Low Carbon Alliance

Email: info@lowcarbonalliance.co.uk

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