Welcome toBrentingby Meadows Solar Farm
Thank you for visiting our website. Windel Energy welcomes the opportunity to provide you with information on our proposal to construct and operate Brentingby Meadows Solar Farm on land to the north of the village of Brentingby.
Our project will have a generating capacity of up to 45MW, helping deliver clean, renewable power to over 13,100 homes and helping to offset over 13,200 tonnes of Co2 per year.
Creating a sustainable future for everyone
Clean renewable power generation is front-and-centre of the UK’s strategy to reach net zero by 2050, with the Government setting us a target for all electricity to come from 100% zero-carbon generation by 2030.
We all have a part to play in building a future which ends our reliance on fossil fuels, supporting future generations by introducing low carbon energy sources to limit the impact of future climate change.
Project information
The proposed development comprises a ground mounted solar farm together with associated equipment and infrastructure. Photovoltaic (PV) arrays, based on a simple metal framework and placed into the ground, eliminate the need for substantial foundations. These arrays typically have a maximum height of 3m.
The proposal consists of a development area of approximately 127 acres (51.4 hectares). The point of connection to the national grid will be via an existing pylon located within the development site, negating the need to lay a cable within the highway.
Proposed site location plan
The planning process
We are progressing with design development, environmental and technical assessment work and have consulted with the public and local stakeholders. All comments received during the consultation will be considered when finalising the design and site layout of the development prior to submission of the planning application.
Once the planning application is submitted, during the determination period, Melton Borough Council will also carry out their own consultation.
Timeline
Pre-application advice
2023
Pre-application advice and screening request submitted to Melton Borough Council
Surveys
2024 onwards
Surveys and development of early scheme proposal
Stakeholder engagement commenced
January 2025
With neighbours and stakeholders
Public consultation commenced
March 2025
Consultation with local communities and stakeholders commenced
Planning application submission
Spring 2025
Following public consultation, a planning application will be submitted to Melton Borough Council
Construction to begin
2030
Construction proposed to begin, connecting to the national grid in 2031
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