Bracon Ash in Norfolk is Luminous Energy’s first build, own and operate solar farm. It went into commercial operation in October 2024.
Bracon Ash Solar Farm comprises two fields, covering 77 acres. The location was chosen in part due to the availability of grid connection, a 33kv line that crosses the site, and due to the site being naturally contained by hedgerows and woodland along three sides.
The solar farm has a capacity of 28.5 MW, generating enough clean and renewable energy to provide the annual electrical needs of over 9,500 average homes.
It will also make a positive Biodiversity Net Gain; we are aiming for a 203% increase. This will be achieved by filling in the gaps in existing hedgerows, planting additional trees along the southern and eastern borders and creating an extensive wildflower area on one side.
Luminous Energy has secured both a 15-year Contract for Difference with the government backed, Low Carbon Contracts Company, and a 10-year virtual corporate power purchase agreement with Bristol Airport. The physical electrical off-take power purchase agreement is under contract to Statkraft.
Luminous Energy is providing asset management services to oversee the commercial and technical operation of the solar farm, whilst the operations and maintenance contract is with Belectric Solar Ltd.
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