49.9MW Solar Farm Proposed in Cornwall

• EDF Renewables UK announces plans to develop a 49.9-MW solar farm near St Stephen in Cornwall, South West England. 9,562 households will be served with power generated, and a community fund of GBP 20,000 per year will granted. Planting of wildflower meadows, hedgerows and trees is also part of the project. Formal consultation and a planning application to Cornwall Council to follow.

EDF Renewables UK has announced plans to develop a 49.9-MW solar farm near St Stephen in Cornwall, South West England. The Trelion project is expected to generate enough energy a year to meet the needs of 9,562 households. In order to finalise the plans, the developer will first hold a formal consultation in September, followed by submitting a planning application to Cornwall Council next year.

In addition to the project, the developer will also set up a community fund of GBP 20,000 a year for 40 years, as well as plant wildflower meadows, hedgerows and trees. The solar panels will be mounted on fixed frames. This project follows EDF Renewables UK’s recently secured planning consent for a huge solar project in Essex.

What Are EDF Renewables UK's Plans for Trelion Solar Farm?

EDF Renewables UK's plans for Trelion Solar Farm include:

• Construction of one of the largest solar parks in Italy
• Utilizing more than 32,000 photovoltaic panels to provide 12% of EDF Renewables UK's total electricity demand
• Surplus electricity generated outside of the plant’s operating hours to be used by local communities
• Utilizing cutting edge solar technology to maximize efficiency
• Providing 1,450 tons of carbon emission reduction every year
• Construction of over 10,000 meters of underground cables
• Full operation expected by the end of 2020