Low Carbon is bringing forward a new renewable energy project along with the infrastructure needed to export the electricity it generates to the local network operator.
Birch Solar Farm, located to the north of Hardy’s Green and west of Heckfordbridge, will generate approximately 40 megawatts (MW), producing enough clean renewable energy to cover the annual electrical consumption of over 12,850 homes each year.
The solar farm, co-located with battery storage will contribute to supporting our transition to a low carbon energy system while securing the energy needs for Great Britain whilst helping to reach our commitment of net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Birch Solar Farm is proposed for a period of 40 years, after which the modules would be decommissioned and removed from the land and as many items will be recycled or re-purposed as possible.