Welcome to Stangate Solar Park Development

Increased solar energy generation is key in helping the UK achieve its Net Zero objectives. The sun is a free, natural source of power, providing enough energy each day to power the world 10,000 times over.

There is currently over 15 Gigawatts of installed solar capacity in the UK, with ambitious Government targets to increase this fivefold by 2035.

Infinis Solar Developments Ltd is working hard to support the UK's Net Zero strategy. We intend to submit a planning application to construct a solar energy park at Stangate Landfill Site.

This website is intended to provide you with the opportunity to understand the proposed development in more detail as we work towards making a formal planning application later this year.

If after browsing this website you have any unanswered questions, please get in touch through the contact’s section.


LATEST NEWS

Public exhibition - Tuesday 17th September 2024

Infinis has written to residents confirming our intent to submit a planning application for a new solar energy park on land at Stangate Landfill Site. 

Community views and comments on the proposals are very important to us. We welcome any comments or questions. That way, we can ensure that the planning application takes account of people's views - and where feasible, feedback is reflected in the final design. 

We are holding a walk-in exhibition where local people can review our plans and discuss details with our development team. The event will take place at Borough Green Village Hall, High Street, Borough Green, TN15 8BJ on Tuesday 17th September 2024 from 3pm to 7pm. 

If you can't attend but want to express your views, please get in touch by email or phone. Further details are provided on the Contact Us section of this website. 

About Us

Infinis Solar Developments Limited is part of the Infinis Group.

Infinis is the UK’s leading generator of low carbon power from captured methane. We capture methane gas from landfill sites and abandoned mines and convert it to electricity.

Our sustainable energy expertise includes solar power and battery energy storage technology. This work helps to reduce the impact of greenhouse gas emissions, and provides secure, efficient local power generation. Read more about our services

Health, safety, and environmental protection is the foundation of our business. Infinis has received the British Safety Council Award for 14 consecutive years and the RoSPA Gold award for 15 consecutive years. Find out more about our track record

We also believe in being a good neighbour and supporting local communities. We have provided funds and employee time to more than 150 local and national charities. Find out more about our approach to giving back.

Our Vision

Why build Stangate Solar Park?

Solar parks produce clean, renewable energy with no emissions and almost no noise. Sunlight is a long-term, free resource and it is reliable - even in the UK! By using sunlight to generate electricity, solar is the cleanest form of energy generation and has zero carbon emissions from operation. 

The UK's Net Zero Strategy proposed that by 2035, the UK will be powered entirely by clean electricity. That won't just eliminate the carbon emissions from generating power; it will also provide greater security over our energy supplies and help address the issues of price volatility and fuel poverty.

The 2022 British Energy Security Strategy set out plans for a five-fold increase in solar power generation. There will also be increasing reliance on new and emerging technologies - including carbon capture, battery storage, hydrogen and biofuels.

Proposals to decarbonise the transport and heat sectors will double demand for electricy and therefore the UK needs flexible, resilient power now, more than ever.
 
Construction proposals

The construction of the solar park would take around nine months. All construction equipment will remain on site throughout the construction period. Careful design and management will mean that the construction of this project will not unacceptably impact on the daily lives of the local communities.

Following construction, we will plant hedgerows and trees around the site, to improve biodiversity and further enhance the natural habitat for local wildlife while screening views of the solar park.

How can I find out more?

We will add relevant updates to this website as our application progresses.

If you have any questions that are not answered on this site, please refer to the Contacts page for details on how to reach us.

The Proposal

The proposed development will comprise the construction, operation and maintenance of a ground mounted solar park with associated infrastructure.

The solar panels would be mounted on specially designed metal frames and would not penetrate the landfill cap. They will be laid out in straight arrays; the site design is informed by the topography on the site. The top of the panels would be up to a maximum of 3.5m above ground level and the lower edges of the panels would be a minimum of 0.7 meters above ground level.

Benefits

What are the key benefits?

There are three major benefits to support development of the solar park:
 
  • Our innovative approach of developing on landfill, ensures other greenfield local spaces and agricultural land are retained,
  • By developing additional areas of habitat through planting hedgerows, trees and grassland, Stangate Solar Park will create a more valuable and diverse habitat for local wildlife,
  • Infinis Solar Developments Ltd is solely funding the proposed solar park without any public money or aid from the Government - so government funds can be focused more on people and services in need.

Contact Us

Your questions and feedback are very important to us. 

If you have any questions, please contact our team using any of the methods below.

Infinis 
First Floor 
500 Pavilion Drive 
Northampton Business Park 
Northampton NN4 7YJ 

https://www.infinis.com 
 
You can also find some examples of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the Infinis.com development pages.