The ambition of creating the largest community owned solar farm in the 海角视频 is moving a step closer with a new consultation launching ahead of plans being submitted.
Ynni Newydd (New Energy) propose a large solar park on farmland on the Flintshire/Cheshire border.
If approved, it will have a 30MW generation capacity, enough to power 8,400 homes, and will lead to a reduction of over 6000 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year.
The site would cover 49 hectares of land currently used for sheep grazing, which could continue after construction.
As the planning documents for the Bretton Hall Solar Farm are finalised a final consultation will take place with residents and stakeholders through drop in events in Saltney and Broughton, close to the proposed site.
Grant Peisley, a director of Ynni Newydd, said: "Before putting together the planning documentation we held an early consultation which showed a lot of interest. Due to Covid however, this needed to be virtually, so this is the first time we have been able to go into the community and we’re really looking forward to it.
"All are welcome to come and meet the team, this is a fantastic opportunity for them to talk to local people about the solar farm."
He added: "The proposed development will be a source of clean, renewable energy that will mitigate climate change and provide benefits to the local community through community ownership.
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"We will raise the money to develop the solar farm and offer shares which local people and organisations can buy if they wish to become members of the society.
"Within 3-5 years the project should begin to generate a surplus to support projects providing sustainable community benefits. Over the operational lifetime of the solar project, (circa 35 years), this is expected to range between £10 to £20 million (subject to wholesale energy prices)."
The application site lies within the administrative boundaries of both Flintshire County Council and Cheshire West and Chester Council.
Consultations for the proposed developments will be held at:
- Saltney Community Centre on Thursday 25 November, between 1p.m. and 7.30p.m.
- Broughton Wings Club on Friday 26 November, between 1p.m. and 7.30p.m.
- There will also be a static display in Lache Library between 25 November and 2 December. Staff will be present on launch day the 25th, between 2p.m. and 7pm.