Renewable Connections, one of the UK’s leading solar and battery developers, is celebrating the approval of South Park Solar Farm and associated battery storage system, east of Tidworth.

• South Park Solar Farm will generate up to 15 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy
• North West Hampshire project approved by Test Valley Borough Council
• Scheme brings significant biodiversity benefits

The 15MW Solar Farm in North West Hampshire, was approved by Test Valley Borough Council on the 3rd November 2022. The project has been developed in partnership with European Energy (EE) and once operational will have a lifespan of up to forty years.

South Park Solar Farm will make a meaningful contribution to Hampshire’s energy needs by delivering green energy to approximately 4200 homes annually. Over the lifetime of the project, it could save an estimated 268,000 tonnes of CO2 from being emitted. This is around the same reduction in carbon emissions as taking over 58,000 cars off UK roads.

John Leith, Development Director at Renewable Connections said: “We are delighted Test valley Borough Council have granted consent for South Park Solar Farm. The Council declared their own climate emergency in 2019 and solar is one of the cleanest, lowest cost forms of energy available that can be quickly deployed. Throughout the project development we engaged with local people and the feedback received helped shape the final design of the Solar Farm, which includes proposals to greatly enhance the biodiversity of the area, creating new habitats, and offering food and shelter to wildlife.”

The scheme will cover 34 hectares of land and construction of the solar farm will involve the installation of photovoltaic (PV) panels, which convert sunlight directly into renewable electricity.

For more information go to: www.southparksolarfarm.co.uk