Tebworth Solar Farm
Site location plan and construction routing
We are pleased to confirm that Tebworth Solar Farm located on land adjacent to Tebworth, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 9QD is now operational.
The solar farm will power the equivalent of 7,813 homes every year it is in operation and 6,867 tonnes of CO2 will be displaced each year. The site will also deliver a 44.8% biodiversity increase.
Contact details
24-Hour Emergency Contact
Kieran Boyd
+44 7876 837 899
kieranb@naturalpower.com
General Enquiries
Chloe Hood
Communications Lead
0800 707 4146
contact@tebworthsolarfarm.com
Site Preparing & Groundworks| Complete
Site cleared of any existing structures or vegetation
Framing Installation| Complete
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| Complete
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| Complete
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| Complete
Preparation: Clearing of site, excavation, compacting of soil
Installation: Mounting of pre-fabricated components and assembly of an on-site built components
Security Installation | Complete
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| Complete
Carried out by licensed electrical engineers
Necessary for solar farm to generate and transmit electricity
Commissioning| Complete
Final testing of solar farm equipment and systems
Connection of solar farm to the electrical grid
Construction Decommissioning & Civil Works| Complete
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)| TBC
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