Varley Solar Farm, through construction and operations, will support the local area and help to secure long-term economic, social and environmental benefits.
Ground-mounted solar is one of the cheapest forms of electricity generation and is readily deployable at scale.
Capable of producing clean, green electricity for approximately 9,700 homes each year.
Potential to deliver a biodiversity net gain of 13% for habitat units and 34% for hedgerow units.
Potential to deliver significant inward investment from the construction of the solar farm, through the use of local businesses and services.
Delivering a host of biodiversity enhancement including some 10km of new and enhanced species-rich hedgerow..
Community Benefit Ideas
As part of the proposed project, we are keen to hear local residents' ideas on how any future community benefit funding could best support the local area.
We recognise that local people are best placed to understand the needs, priorities and opportunities within their community. Whether your ideas relate to local facilities, environmental improvements, education and training, community activities, health and wellbeing, or other local initiatives, we would welcome your suggestions.
Please contact us at varley.solarfarm@res-group.com with your ideas.
Community Benefit Steering Group
We are also exploring whether there is interest in establishing a local Community Benefit Steering Group. The purpose of the group would be to help shape community benefit priorities, provide local insight, and support discussions on how any future funding could deliver the greatest benefit to the community.
At this stage, we would like to gauge local interest and identify residents who may be interested in becoming involved. Expressions of interest are welcomed from people of all backgrounds and sections of the community.
If you would be interested in joining a Community Benefit Steering Group, or would simply like to find out more about what involvement might entail, please let us know at varley.solarfarm@res-group.com.