Two new wind farms could be built near Chatteris and Shippea Hill
Energy firm Vattenfall wants to power hundreds of thousands of homes with two East Anglia sites
Plans for two new onshore wind farms in East Anglia have been revealed.
Energy company Vattenfall wants to build the sites at Chatteris and near Shippea Hill.
Chatteris Wind Farm, to the south of Chatteris, could generate up to 126MW if approved.
Redmere Wind Farm, near Shippea Hill, could generate up to 303MW.
Combined, the company said the two sites could produce enough electricity to power up to 321,369 homes a year.
Each project will have its own separate planning application.
Vattenfall said it is introducing the projects together because some local communities and representatives may have an interest in both.
The company said it will deliver at least a 10% biodiversity net gain during the lifetime of the wind farms, with the commitment to be developed in more detail once environmental studies are complete.
The sites are also expected to create new jobs, support the local supply chain and contribute to the economy through business rates and community benefit funding.
People living within 3km of the sites will receive a letter in the coming days inviting them to drop-in sessions with the project team.
The events are being held so people can meet the team at this early stage and ask any questions.
They will take place on Tuesday 13th October from 4pm to 8pm at Feltwell Royal British Legion Hall, Long Lane, Feltwell; Wednesday 14th October from 4pm to 8pm at Mepal Village Hall, School Lane, Mepal; and Thursday 15th October from 4pm to 8pm at Littleport Leisure Community Centre, Camel Road, Littleport.
No registration is necessary to attend.
Further events will follow in 2027, when more detailed design information, including visualisations from local viewpoints, will be available.
Robin Stewart, Project Manager at Vattenfall, said: "Cheaper, more secure electricity for the UK means generating more of our own power. Chatteris and Redmere could play an important role in the UK's energy future while also offering local jobs, economic investment, and environmental regeneration. At this early stage, we want local communities to have the chance to meet the team, find out more about the survey and assessment work taking place, and ask any questions they have."