Project Overview
Bumblebee solar farm would provide renewable electricity for distribution to the West Burton National Grid Substation. This project will generate energy each year of the proposed 40 years of operational life, while also providing a substantial carbon dioxide savings when compared to generation of electricity by non-renewable sources.
The proposals include battery storage which will allow energy to be stored on site at times when grid-demand is lower and exported at times of higher demand to ensure no energy is ‘lost’ and help balance the National Grid.
Comprising approximately 151 hectares of land, the development forms a temporary (40 year) use of farmland that is easily reversed at the end of the operational life. A scheme of landscape and ecological improvements have been accepted by the council, ensuring the project provides a biodiversity net gain.
Access to the site will be using existing access of the site via Saundby Road/Gainsborough Road (A620) with construction expected to take 7 months.