Northumberland Estates has submitted plans for a £5m solar farm as part of its renewable energy strategy.
The company representing the business interests of the Duke of Northumberland hopes to create the solar farm in Alnwick, marking a major development for the company, extending its offering in the renewables sector. The proposed solar farm has the potential to deliver up to four megawatts of renewable solar energy to local businesses through private wire connections.
Directors at the estates also said the scheme directly contributes toward Northumberland County Council’s 2030 carbon-neutral goal, by adding to the renewable energy priority action area set out in their 2021-23 Climate Action Plan. The Alnwick-based business has also announced long-term plans to deliver roof-top solar energy and battery energy storage systems as part of moves towards clean, domestically produced, renewable energy.
