The proposed Nuneham Solar Farm is located in Nuneham Courtenay, south Oxfordshire. It is anticipated that the solar farm would be capable of generating up to 49.9MW of clean, low cost renewable electricity.
Click on image to enlarge
The site has been chosen as it has good solar irradiation levels, lies outside of any statutory environmental, archaeological and landscape designations and due to its proximity to a viable grid connection.
RES will design the solar farm so that it will fit sensitively in the surrounding landscape. An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) will be carried out to ensure any impact upon the environment, landscape, heritage and local residents is appropriately assessed and mitigated. The EIA will include assessment of the following:
- Landscape and Visual Effects
- Archaeology and Cultural Heritage
- Ecology and Biodiversity Net Gain
- Agricultural Land Classification
- Transport and Access
- Flood risk and Drainage
- Glint and Glare
- Arboriculture
- Noise
- Cumulative Effects
To find out more about solar and how it works please click here.