Paytherden Solar Farm is a 49MW, ground-mounted solar PV array, situated to the north and east of the village of Clyst Hydon in Devon. The project comprises solar panels on frames, a temporary construction compound, gravel access tracks, a substation, inverters, perimeter fencing and CCTV. It was acquired from Lightrock Power Ltd after planning permission was granted by East Devon District Council in 2022. Once operational, the solar farm is expected to generate enough electricity to meet the demands of approximately 15,000 average UK homes each year. Construction started in July 2025. This website aims to provide you with information on progress and ways to get in touch with the project team.

 

Updates 

9 September 2025 – Over the last few days we have received a number of complaints about lorries coming through the village during school drop-off and pick-up times. Bluefield’s project team and site manager have investigated the situation. It has become clear that there is another site in the area that is having aggregates etcetera delivered. The HGVs that are passing the school during drop-off and pick-up hours are not associated with Paytherden Solar Farm but with this other site. Please notify Clyst Hydon Parish Council with any concerns regarding this matter.

Now that the temporary compound off Marsh Cross has been built, the Paytherden Solar Farm site will be winding down until the main build phase will start early 2026 as scheduled. Contact details for Paytherden Solar Farm remain available throughout the entire construction process:

• Freepost THE Y-FACTORY (no stamps or further address details required)
• Freephone 0808 1698 082
• Email consultation@yfactory.co.uk
• Or contact us by using the feedback form on this website

Downloads

September 2025 – Clyst Hydon Village Magazine article

August 2025 – Clyst Hydon Village Magazine article

July 2025 – Clyst Hydon Village Magazine article

June 2025 – Clyst Hydon Village Magazine article

June 2025 – Public Event Information Boards

 

About Bluefield

The Bluefield Group is a well-established UK-based business which develops, builds, owns and operates renewable energy projects on behalf of the stock market-listed Bluefield Solar Income Fund (BSIF). BSIF has invested over £1bn in UK solar farms. The Bluefield Group currently owns and manages over 270 assets, mainly solar projects, with an aggregate installed capacity of over 1200 MWp.

The Group has approximately 160 staff, mostly based within the Bristol operations office, together with field teams operating from regional hubs around the country. We are committed to building long-term relationships with communities, landowners and local authorities. We strive to manage our sites sensitively for nature, whilst seeking out biodiversity enhancement opportunities as well. For more information please visit www.thebluefieldgroup.com.