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 is starting in July 2025. This website aims to provide you with information on progress and ways to get in touch with the project team.

 

Progress Updates

W/c 14 July 2025 – This week, the archaeological field work is starting on site. This involves approximately 5 days of mechanical excavation followed by hand excavation undertaken by up to 8 archaeologists. The works are being undertaken in line with the planning condition from East Devon District Council and meet the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists’ standard and universal guidance for an archaeological excavation, as well as Devon County Council’s current specification for archaeological excavation. Any finds of interest are coded, recorded and photographed as per the agreed methods.

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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.