Solar

Solar Farm PV Array by Energi

Preferable locations:

  • 25 acres to 250 acres required for 5MW to 50MW photovoltaic array
  • Suitable access for HGV’s for construction
  • Avoid visually sensitive sites
  • Avoid designated land – e.g. SSSI, AONB, Green Belt & High Flood Risk
  • Not within 1km of a scheduled monument or visible from a Grade 1 listed building
  • Near to a suitable 33kV point of electrical connection (POC) to the grid, such as a Bulk Supply Point, Primary Substation or 33kV HV overhead line (11kV POC for 5-8MW and 132kV POC for 30MW & above)

Typical commercial arrangement for landowner:

  • For 5MW array typically £15,000 rent per annum – requires > 25 acres
  • 15MW array typically £52,000 per annum – requires > 75 acres
  • 50MW array typically £180,000 per annum – requires > 250 acres
  • Legal & Professional fees paid up to £5,000
  • 35 year lease term index linked to RPI with option for a further 5 + 5 years
  • Zero cost to landowner
  • Sheep grazing permitted within PV array