This project spans 226 acres and will generate up to 49.9 megawatts of low-carbon electricity for the local distribution network over a 40-year period.
Construction is expected to take around 12 months. Local highway restrictions will be followed, and a construction traffic management plan will be agreed with the local highway authority to ensure the plans are appropriate.
Overview.
Solar export capacity of 49.9 megawatts
49.9 megawatt-hours of BESS
Project spans 226 acres
Expected construction period of 12 months
Fully reversible development
Additional trees & hedgerows planted
Significant Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
Community benefit fund for local causes
Contributing to the UK's Net Zero target
Knaresborough HG5 9JB, UK
While brownfield and rooftop solar projects are valuable, they cannot meet the scale required for net zero. A mix of projects - including brownfield, rooftop, and well-chosen greenfield sites like this one - will be essential for the UK's energy transition.
This site has been selected after a detailed feasibility process, considering several key factors, including: grid capacity, irradiation, land availability, residential amenity, environmental designations, heritage assets, ecology & biodiversity, flood risk, agricultural land quality and landscape character.
The Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) will store excess energy during low demand and release it during peak demand. This function, traditionally fulfilled by fossil fuel-powered peaking plants, is being replaced globally with BESS for a cleaner, more sustainable solution.
We are committed to the highest fire safety standards, ensuring the protection of the community, environment, and personnel. At BOOM Power, we follow the latest regulations, work with leading technology suppliers, and collaborate with independent experts and local fire services for comprehensive safety oversight.
Visual impact will be minimised by using existing access tracks, preserving rights of way, designing around mature trees and hedgerows, while adding additional screening to maintain the rural aesthetic. Over time, the site will transform into a wildlife haven, with a landscape architect ensuring the design blends seamlessly with the countryside.
Given solar energy’s immense potential, this is an incredibly modest footprint. It’s even less than the land dedicated to golf courses. Solar power could significantly reduce carbon emissions, replace costly fossil fuels, lower bills, support biodiversity, and enhance energy security.
As a temporary, reversible development, the site will be restored to its original condition after 40 years, retaining its greenfield status and preventing alternative development without a new planning application.
BOOM Power recognises the importance of ensuring that the local community benefits from this development. To that end, we are proposing a community benefit fund as part of this project. The fund will support a range of local initiatives aligned with objectives related to energy, climate change, the environment, ecology, and sustainability.
In addition to the community benefit fund, the project will create local employment opportunities during construction and ongoing maintenance. Once operational, it will also generate millions of pounds in local business rates, contributing to the funding of local services.
We are committed to sustainability and work with licensed specialists to recycle all components of the solar farm. Through this project, we’re providing clean energy while enhancing local biodiversity, protecting habitats, and promoting long-term environmental health. We’re proud to contribute to the solution for the climate crisis and a more sustainable future for the UK.
This project spans 226 acres and will generate up to 49.9 megawatts of low-carbon electricity for the local distribution network over a 40-year period.
Construction is expected to take around 12 months. Local highway restrictions will be followed, and a construction traffic management plan will be agreed with the local highway authority to ensure the plans are appropriate.
Timeline.
- Selection
- Development
- Community Engagement
- Planning Submission
- Planning Decision
- Construction
- Operation
Overview.
Solar export capacity of 49.9 megawatts
49.9 megawatt-hours of BESS
Project spans 226 acres
Expected construction period of 12 months
Fully reversible development
Additional trees & hedgerows planted
Significant Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
Community benefit fund for local causes
Contributing to the UK's Net Zero target
While brownfield and rooftop solar projects are valuable, they cannot meet the scale required for net zero. A mix of projects - including brownfield, rooftop, and well-chosen greenfield sites like this one - will be essential for the UK's energy transition.
This site has been selected after a detailed feasibility process, considering several key factors, including: grid capacity, irradiation, land availability, residential amenity, environmental designations, heritage assets, ecology & biodiversity, flood risk, agricultural land quality and landscape character.
The Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) will store excess energy during low demand and release it during peak demand. This function, traditionally fulfilled by fossil fuel-powered peaking plants, is being replaced globally with BESS for a cleaner, more sustainable solution.
We are committed to the highest fire safety standards, ensuring the protection of the community, environment, and personnel. At BOOM Power, we follow the latest regulations, work with leading technology suppliers, and collaborate with independent experts and local fire services for comprehensive safety oversight.
Visual impact will be minimised by using existing access tracks, preserving rights of way, designing around mature trees and hedgerows, while adding additional screening to maintain the rural aesthetic. Over time, the site will transform into a wildlife haven, with a landscape architect ensuring the design blends seamlessly with the countryside.
Given solar energy’s immense potential, this is an incredibly modest footprint. It’s even less than the land dedicated to golf courses. Solar power could significantly reduce carbon emissions, replace costly fossil fuels, lower bills, support biodiversity, and enhance energy security.
As a temporary, reversible development, the site will be restored to its original condition after 40 years, retaining its greenfield status and preventing alternative development without a new planning application.
BOOM Power recognises the importance of ensuring that the local community benefits from this development. To that end, we are proposing a community benefit fund as part of this project. The fund will support a range of local initiatives aligned with objectives related to energy, climate change, the environment, ecology, and sustainability.
In addition to the community benefit fund, the project will create local employment opportunities during construction and ongoing maintenance. Once operational, it will also generate millions of pounds in local business rates, contributing to the funding of local services.
We are committed to sustainability and work with licensed specialists to recycle all components of the solar farm. Through this project, we’re providing clean energy while enhancing local biodiversity, protecting habitats, and promoting long-term environmental health. We’re proud to contribute to the solution for the climate crisis and a more sustainable future for the UK.