“Wiltshire Council has approved Eden Renewables’ 49.9MW Forest Gate solar farm, which includes collocated battery energy storage. The council approved the site by a majority vote of six to three. Forest Gate solar farm will be built on a site next to the A4 in Wiltshire, east of Chippenham, and connected to the Chippenham … [Read more…]
“A hugely controversial 200-acre solar farm near Chippenham has been given planning permission. The scheme which will dominate fields on the A4 south east of Chippenham was approved by Wiltshire Council at a planning meeting on March 2. Developer Eden Renewables say the Forest Gate scheme will produce enough electricity for almost 14,000 homes … [Read more…]
“SOPHY FEARNLEY-WHITTINGSTALL, PR AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Sophy Fearnley-Whittingstall has over 10 years’ experience in the renewables’ industry. She is passionate about influencing change and empowering people, communities and businesses to make a positive difference to the climate emergency by helping grow renewable energy & infrastructure in the UK, USA & Africa. A keen gardener, … [Read more…]
“A public consultation has been launched for a proposed solar farm north of the A4 and east of Chippenham, at Forest Gate. The proposed development, by Wiltshire-based Eden Renewables, is for a solar farm that would generate enough renewable electricity to supply the equivalent of around 13,800 typical homes. Local people will also have … [Read more…]