RES Submits 20MW Solar Plan in East England

Nov 14, 2023 03:44 PM ET
  • RES's proposed 20-MW solar farm in Boxted, South Suffolk, is set to provide enough power to meet electricity needs of 8,900 homes with 13,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emission savings. Learn more about this innovative project from RES, 23 GW of renewable energy projects delivered worldwide.
RES Submits 20MW Solar Plan in East England

RES has submitted plans to the Barbergh District Council for a proposed 20-MW solar farm, coupled with storage, in the village of Boxted, South Suffolk district. It is expected to produce enough power to meet electricity needs of about 8,900 homes and cut carbon dioxide emissions by 13,000 tonnes during its lifetime. The scheme includes the installation of solar panels, battery storage, inverters and a substation, and landscape mitigation and biodiversity measures that take into consideration feedback from the local community. RES has already delivered more than 23 GW of renewable energy projects across the world and is currently consulting on early plans for a large renewable energy project next to the recently decommissioned West Burton power station in Nottinghamshire.

Will the Boxted Solar Farm Power 8,900 Homes?

  • RES has proposed a 20-MW solar farm in the village of Boxted, South Suffolk district.
  • According to the company, the project is expected to generate enough electricity to power 8,900 homes.
  • The scheme also includes the installation of solar panels, battery storage, inverters and a substation.
  • It is estimated that the solar farm will lead to a reduction of 13,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions during its lifetime.
  • RES has already delivered more than 23GW of renewable energy projects across the world and is currently consulting on plans for a renewable energy project next to the recently decommissioned West Burton power station in Nottinghamshire.

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