Ambitious plans for a 5mw solar farm, which would be one of the largest in the UK, are being put together for a site in Winterbourne, Gloucestershire.

The site, if successful, will provide green electricity to around 1000 local homes, and reduce carbon by over 1.8m kgs during it lifespan.

Barry Nutley, of Viridis Energie Consultants (project managers for the site) said ” Whilst this is an ambitious project, conversations with the planning department have been extremely positive. This is the 3rd project of this type we are involved with, and We are currently in the process of managing a tender process for the installation, and start public consultations. We expect to submit a planning application by June 2011.”  He added, “We aim to work very closely with both the local community, and environmental groups to ensure that the installation (which will be around 35 acres) will not adversely affect either. For example, as part of the installation, we will be seeking advice on what flora and fauna we could, perhaps, add to improve the local environment”.

If you have any further questions, or wish to tender for construction, then please contact Viridis – info@viridisec.co.uk