EDF introduces Glassthorpe solar plan

• French developer eyeing 49.9 MW project in England between Flore and also Upper Heyford

EDF Renewables has taken the wraps off prepare for the 49.9 MW Glassthorpe solar farm in England.

The project, situated in between the towns of Flore and Upper Heyford along the M1 Passage, which will can creating sufficient low carbon electrical power for the domestic demands of 9562 households every year, the French designer said.

A number of eco-friendly and also feasibility surveys have actually been carried out and the business is seeking advice from neighborhood individuals at a beginning concerning the proposition to obtain their views ahead of sending a planning application later on this year.

EDF Renewables head of development Stephen Walls claimed: "This is an outstanding website for a solar farm, as it's suitably sunny, with a concurred grid link, and also the area is well evaluated.

" EDF Renewables is an experienced programmer and we are securely devoted to solar as a technology which will aid us speed up an internet zero future where clean power powers our lives. I.

" f we protect planning authorization, financial investments like these will additionally add to the UK's eco-friendly financial healing from COVID-- 19. We look forward to listening to the views of local people.".

Existing hedges on site will be maintained and brand-new ones developed as part of EDF Renewables' strategies to enhance biodiversity, which include growing trees and also brand-new wildflower meadows on when agricultural land.

Homeowners close to the website are being contacted by article as well as members of the public are motivated to check out EDF Renewables' Glassthorpe website for additional info, to sign up for real-time on-line events as well as to provide responses. The general public appointment closes on 5 July 2021 as well as EDF Renewables plans to submit a preparation application to West Northamptonshire Council later this year.