Plans for huge solar farm in Greete published

Plans have been published for a 'huge' solar farm at Brick House Farm in Greete.

The 54-hectare solar farm would have a capacity of around 49.9 MW, generating enough renewable energy to meet the annual electricity needs of approximately 15,000 homes.

Developer, Bluefield, expects to begin construction of the site in 2023 if it gains approval from Shropshire Council.

Bluefield says the Greete site was chosen for its seclusion, relatively poor soil quality and access to the grid.

The proposal includes biodiversity and landscape enhancement measures, including hedgerow planting and filling gaps in existing hedgerows. Sheep may also be grazed underneath the solar panels.

The project is expected to contribute about £10 million in business rates to Shropshire Council over 40 years. A community fund of about £150k will be established to invest in local projects and initiatives.