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Lightsource Ferryside PV

Lightsource Ferryside PV is a 240 MW solar + storage project in planning, connecting to the National Grid (England & Wales) network at South Wales West Connection Node C 400kV, with capacity due from October 2038. The connection agreement is held by Lightsource Renewable UK Development Limited.

Project stageIn planning
  1. Planning (current stage)
  2. Consented (not yet reached)
  3. Construction (not yet reached)
  4. OperatingFrom Oct 2038 (not yet reached)
  5. Closed (not yet reached)

Scoping and awaiting consents are both shown as planning. A connection agreement does not mean the project will be built: many queue projects never reach construction.

Connection details

NESO project number
PRO-003761
Customer
Lightsource Renewable UK Development Limited
Technology
Energy Storage System, PV Array (Photo Voltaic/solar)
Total capacity
240 MW
Change in this agreement
+240 MW
Capacity effective from
31 October 2038
Connection site
South Wales West Connection Node C 400kV
Transmission owner
National Grid (England & Wales)
Connection type
Direct connection to the transmission network
NESO project status
Scoping
Connections reform gate
Gate 1

Connection site

This project connects at a new substation (a “connection node”) that has not been built or located yet.

Projects connecting near South Wales West Connection Node C · Grid map

Other projects at South Wales West Connection Node C 400kV

Source: NESO Transmission Entry Capacity (TEC) register, downloaded 8 November 2026. Contains data from NESO, licensed under the NESO Open Data Licence. Report a problem