Tebworth Solar Farm

The construction of Tebworth Solar Farm has started. On this page you can find key contact information and project updates.

Construction Update

13.08.24 -The main piling works at Sundon Hill have now been completed and the piling rig is moving to Bull Farm, a portion of site located off of the A5. The piling rig will return to Sundon Hill later this year to in-fill the small section of planned solar where the temporary construction compound is located.

The works in the Chalgrave Road area are substantially completed and works have moved further along the cable route towards the A5

Contractors will need to remobilise to Chalgrave Road during the week commencing 26th Aug for cable splicing works.

Highways Works

Chalgrave Road Works

  • Chalgrave Road cable duct works are ongoing. Road modification works are scheduled to take place in February-March 2024.

A5 Works

  • No work can commence until we have certainty on matters to be decided by National Highways. one.network.

Contact details

24-Hour Emergency Contact

Kieran Boyd

+44 7876 837 899

kieranb@naturalpower.com 

General Enquiries

Peter Elms

Communications Lead

0800 707 4146

contact@tebworthsolarfarm.com

Update

The timeline below will provide an an indicative overview of the key stages of development and the likely associated timeframes.

We continue to work with the various stakeholders involved and refine the project schedule, more information will follow soon

Indicative Timeline

Site Preparing & Groundworks | commence Q1 2024

  • Site cleared of any existing structures or vegetation

Framing Installation | commence Q2 2024

  • Strong and durable frames made from high-quality materials

  • Specially designed for specific climate and weather conditions at the site

  • Expert technicians use specialised equipment to drive the frames into the ground

  • This process ensures suitability and longevity of the solar farm

Cabling & Trenching | commence Q2 2024

  • Trenches are carefully planned and marked out

  • Digging is carried out using specialised machinery to minimise damage to the surrounding environment

  • Cables are laid out in the trenches and protected using conduit or other protective materials

  • Trenches are then backfilled and compacted to protect the cables

Panel Assembly | commence Q2 2024

  • Solar panels are placed onto the frames and securely fastened

  • Panels are position to ensure optimal exposure to the sun

  • Technicians ensure proper spacing and alignment between the panels and frames

  • Final checks are performed to ensure panels are functioning properly and securely mounted

Electrical Component Foundation Preparation and Installation | commence Q2 2024

  • Preparation: Clearing of site, excavation, compacting of soil

  • Installation: Mounting of pre-fabricated components and assembly of an on-site built components

Security Installation | commence Q1 2024

  • Installation of security fence around the solar farm boundary (Timing to be confirmed)

  • Placement of CCTV cameras to monitor fence line and interior of site (Timing to be confirmed)

High Voltage Works | commence Q3 2024

  • Carried out by licensed electrical engineers

  • Necessary for solar farm to generate and transmit electricity

Commissioning | commence Q3 2024

  • Final testing of solar farm equipment and systems

  • Connection of solar farm to the electrical grid

Construction Decommissioning & Civil Works | commence Q4 2024

  • Removing construction equipment from site

  • Restoration of site and road system to original state (within a month of construction completion

Landscaping (According to Planting Season) | Timing as aligned with the planting seasons

  • Seeding and planting of site and boundaries

  • Implementation of a custom planting plan

  • Planting at the next suitable opportunity if outside of ideal planting seasons