UK programmer wins Tregonning solar green light

• Building can start on the 50MW project in 2024

Renewable Connections has had its plan to develop the 50MW Tregonning solar farm in England approved.

Cornwall Council's Strategic Planning Committee received the plan for the 49.9 MW project in January 2022, adhering to a community consultation.

The solar farm, based near Quintrell Downs, Cornwall, was approved by elected members on 16 January following a recommendation for authorization by council officers.

The project will certainly displace over 1.1 m tonnes of CO2 over its lifespan. Additionally, the execution of a Green Infrastructure Plan will significantly enhance atmosphere and also wildlife, consisting of a substantial biodiversity net gain of 80.25% for habitat units and also 42.34% in hedgerow units.

The scheme will cover 89 hectares of land and construction of the solar farm will certainly include the setup of solar panels, which convert sunlight straight right into renewable power.

The business prepares for that building can commence in 2024.

John Leith, Development Director at Renewable Connections said: "Tregonning Solar Farm will make a valuable payment towards Cornwall and the UK's ambitious climate modification targets.

" We are really proud of the site as well as making use of outstanding design to incorporate considerable ecological enhancements, renewable generation, and also agricultural efficiency. The feedback from council officers, statutory consultees and also neighborhood individuals throughout the entry procedure, and the support of the landowner, have actually been invaluable.

He included: "We are really pleased that additional to the environmental and biodiversity benefits of the proposal, the land will certainly stay in agricultural usage with a grazing license existing on the site for sheep in panel areas. There will certainly likewise be grain cropping on approximately 25 hectares of the site, enabling the ongoing manufacturing of food, and also support for ground nesting birds such as skylarks."