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Building a Solar Future

Solar Site: Environmental Assessments

What environmental assessments are being

undertaken?

A series of environmental assessments are currently being

undertaken to accompany the planning application.

These include:

Landscape and Visual Impact

A landscape character and visual impact assessment is being

undertaken. This assesses a range of views of the proposed solar

farm. A selection of viewpoints illustrating the location of the

solar farm is available to view at this exhibition.

Ecology

An ecological habitat survey and impact assessment has been

carried out to provide an overview of the wildlife and their

habitats which could potentially be affected by the proposed

development.

Traffic and Transport

A transport statement will be produced, which will detail the level

of construction traffic, the projected delivery timescales and the

route that construction traffic will take.

What are the project time scales?

We expect to submit a planning application shortly, when the environ-

mental assessments have been completed.

Subject to the granting of planning permission, it is anticipated

that the solar farm would then be operational in the summer of

2014.

For further information contact The Solar Building Co Ltd on 01600 891557 or visit our website www.thesolarbuilding.com


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Renewable Energy: Why do we need it?

Why do we need renewable energy?

To tackle climate change, we need to move away from burning

limited fossil fuel reserves to using more sustainable, cleaner,

renewable energy sources.

In 2009, the UK signed up to the European Unions Renewable

Energy Directive which commits the country to delivering 15% of all

energy from renewable sources by 2020.

To meet this target, 35-45% of electricity generated will have to come

from green sources including renewable energy technologies such as

solar, wind, biomass, wave and tidal.

The use of renewable energy is also beneficial to the UK economy as

it reduces the countrys dependence on imported fossil fuels.

Why solar energy?

Solar energy is a relatively new renewable energy source in the UK,

but is well established in other countries that have similar amounts of

sunlight, such as Germany.

Solar energy is a safe, established and renewable form of energy

generation which produces no carbon dioxide while operating. It also

enjoys the highest levels of public support for renewable energy in

the UK, with 81% of the public in favour. It is freely and readily

available and will always be so.

Solar farms have a limited landscape and visual impact compared

to other forms of renewable energy and they can be easily screened

from surrounding receptors by planting.

Solar panels are a non-intrusive and benign development - agricultural

activities can continue on the land and the panels can be completely

removed, leaving no legacy on the land. This means that the site can

be returned to its former use after the solar farm has been removed.

For further information contact The Solar Building Co Ltd on 01600 891557 or visit our websitewww.thesolarbuilding.comFor further information contact The Solar Building Co Ltd on 01600 891557 or visit our website www.thesolarbuilding.com


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Homestead Farm: Project Out Line

Where is the proposed solar farm located?

The Solar Building Company are proposing to develop a solar farm at

Homestead Farm between Shalfleet & Newbridge (see map

opposite).

There are few residential properties located adjacent to the site and it

is considered that the development can be effectively screened from

surrounding viewpoints

What size will the solar farm be?

It is anticipated that the solar farm will extend to approximately 17ha

of land at the former quarry site generating approximately 10MWp of

electricity directly from sunlight - equivalent to powering

approximately 2350 homes.

The panels will be mounted on frames and will be circa 2.5 metres

in height at the highest point.

Why this location?

The site has been assessed for its suitability as a solar farm

and has the following positive attributes:

The site has previously been used for grazing

The site is flat allowing effective screening with limited views from

the surrounding area

Sufficient separation distances from the development to

surrounding properties

The site is of low sensitivity in terms of landscape and

ecological designations

The availability of the grid connection

Above-average UK solar radiation (see map opposite)

For further information contact The Solar Building Co Ltd on 01600 891557 or visit our websitewww.thesolarbuilding.com

For further information contact The Solar Building Co Ltd on 01600 891557 or visit our website www.thesolarbuilding.com


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Viewpoints of proposed solar farm


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Sheep grazing

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