Solar farm
Work to build the Council’s 4MW solar farm at Wheat Leasows was completed at the end of 2014 at which point it became fully functional and generating electricity.
It took less than 18 months between the initial plans being proposed and the construction being completed and the whole project was completed on time and within budget.
The solar farm is made up of more than 15,000 panels on a 11.7 hectares site and will generate enough electricity to power more than 800 homes.
Izen Energy systems were the appointed contractor for the development. They are a Belgium company who have a base in Staffordshire and have extensive experience of renewable energy projects.
The project forms part of the Council’s strategy to:
- become more environmentally and financially sustainable
- reduce our carbon footprint
- offset cuts in central government funding
- protect frontline services.
Visit flickr to view the solar farm construction gallery
Last updated : 19 July 2024
The following plans show different aspects of the solar farm site:
- Download the solar farm site plan (.pdf Size: 354Kb)
- Download the design layout plan (.pdf Size: 1609Kb)
The plan shows the layout of the solar farm and location of key equipment and facilities including solar panels, transformer housings, boundary fencing and site access.
- Download the public footpath diversion (.pdf Size: 155Kb)
A public footpath which previously went across the site has been diverted, the plan shows the location of the diverted public footpath.
- Download the landscape proposals (.pdf Size: 4071Kb)
This plan shows what planting was agreed for the site, aimed at helping screen the development and protect wildlife habitats.
Last updated : 6 September 2024