We typically look for a brown field or agricultural site which has the following:
- Good HGV vehicle access for construction
- At least 250m from residential properties
- Not on designated land – eg. Site of Special Scientific Interest or Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- Free from flood risk
- Near to a suitable point of connection on the grid, such as a Bulk Supply Point, Primary Substation or 33kV HV overhead line. Details of these are shown below
- Near a medium pressure gas main
- Around 1.5 acres (20MW capacity)
Photograph of a Primary Substation
Photograph of 33kV overhead line on wooden poles
Photograph of a 33kV overhead line on steel towers
Typical Process
- Evaluate the site for grid connection, gas connection and conduct an initial planning evaluation
- Outline the commercial terms based on the initial findings
- Enter into Heads of terms to develop the site
- Realise and secure grid connections and pay the relevant deposits
- Undertake the planning process and enter into long term lease for the site
- Commence construction and connect the site the grid.