Third Revolution worked with Push Power to gain planning permission via a delegated decision for a 19 hectare solar farm that will export 12MW of renewable energy to the grid. This is in turn is expected to help power 6,000 homes and make important contributions to Britain’s energy independence, CO₂ reduction goals, and help lower the skyrocketing cost of energy.

The site itself is adjacent to an existing solar farm development, which had been developed by the same client several years ago. It is positioned on agricultural fields that slope down to the Rolleston River, with parts of the site located within the flood plain. TRP were able to ensure the application process sailed smoothly through to a delegated decision by working with the local flood authority to ensure the scheme could operate safely in the event of a flood without affecting properties or settlements, and with the highways authority to provide a new permanent highways access. The access was designed to meet safety and visibility recommendations and bypass neighbours’ homes to avoid the nuisance of construction traffic and providing a solution that accommodated everyone’s needs.

The team has been discharging planning conditions and making minor modifications to the consented scheme, which is expected to be energised in 2025.