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.