A consultation has been launched for a new solar farm with battery storage in Buckinghamshire. 

Rosefield Solar Farm, which will be located between Aylesbury and Buckingham, could power more than 57,000 homes and is expected to make a significant contribution to increasing Britain’s clean energy supply, by powering the equivalent of around a quarter of all homes in the county.

This could save around 125,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions every year.

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Details of the development are set to be published for consultation on Thursday, September 28, which will run for six weeks.

EDF Renewables UK’s Director of Solar, Storage and Private Wire, Matthew Boulton, said, “At EDF Renewables UK, we’re passionate about creating a future where clean energy powers our lives. Rosefield Solar Farm would produce much-needed low-carbon electricity here in the UK, helping to power thousands of homes and businesses every year. 

“We are currently at a very early stage in developing our plans for Rosefield Solar Farm and look forward to hearing the views of the local community.

“Consultation is a vital part of the design process, and we encourage everyone to get in touch, meet the team and share their views.”

The consultation on Rosefield Solar Farm will include a series of events, enabling members of the public to view the plans, meet the project team, ask questions, and provide feedback.

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These events will take place at:

·   Calvert Green Village Hall and Brickworx Bar on Wednesday, October 4 between 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm

·   Quainton Memorial Hall on Friday, October 6, 2023, between 2 pm - 6 pm

·   East and Botolph Claydon Village Hall Saturday, October 7, 2023, between 10 am - 2 pm

·   Steeple Claydon Village Hall on Monday, October 9, 2023, between 10 am - 2 pm

Matt Hazell, Co-Owner & Director at PS Renewables said, “PS Renewables has supported the UK’s transition to net zero for more than a decade.

“We look forward to working with the community to deliver a scheme that provides substantial benefits for the environment and local area to enjoy for generations to come.”