Luminous Energy is proposing to develop a solar farm on land at Stow Park, LN1 2AN
The planning application for Stow Park Solar Farm will not be submitted until after the public consultation period is over (final deadline Thursday 8th June 2023). At the same time, all environmental surveys are underway and will be completed soon.Â
A community involvement event was held on Wednesday 31st May 2023, to give the local community an opportunity to come along to find out more about the proposal and ask questions in person.
The solar farm would have an approximate capacity of 35 MW, generating an estimated 46,305 MWh of clean electricity per year. This is the equivalent to the annual electricity needs of approximately 15,500 average UK homes.
The site has been carefully chosen to minimise the impact on the environment and the local landscape, as well as maximise the potential to capture solar energy.
A community benefit fund will be setup and paid every year the solar farm is in operation to support local initiatives.
It would assist in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in line with local and national targets.
We will also encourage involvement from local primary school aged children to decorate bird and bat boxes and create “insect hotels”
No public rights of way would be closed during or after construction of the solar farm.
The proposed solar farm would not rely on any government subsidies
A community benefit fund would be agreed prior to construction
A range of ecological enhancements are being considered as part of the application. These include, areas of wildflower and bird seed mix, bat and bird boxes. The solar farm would have a significant positive net biodiversity impact.
Timeline
Wednesday 31 May 2023
Public Consultation Event
September 2023
Planning Application Submitted
Early 2024
Planning Application Determined
Late 2024
Commencement of Construction
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