Evolution Power seeks nod for 49.9-MW solar park near Luton Airport

• UK renewables designer Evolution Power is seeking a permit to set up a 49.9-MW solar park with batteries in proximity to the Luton Airport in England.

The business recently submitted a planning application for the Wandon End Solar scheme with the North Herts District Council and also Luton Borough Council. The scheme is because of undertake a review process very early following year.

To be developed at a 106-hectare (396-acre) site at Wandon End, North Hertfordshire, the photovoltaic (PV) farm will be capable of producing electricity for around 14,500 houses a year. While its export ability will certainly be 49.9 MW, it will supply as much as 35 MW of to National Grid. The staying ability will certainly produce power for export to huge regional need customers.

The plant, site around 1 kilometre (0.6 mile) north of the eastern end of the runway at Luton Airport, will be linked to the grid at a nearby substation in Luton.

The recommended power storage space facility will provide power sometimes of peak need and also hence aid stabilise the national energy supply.