West Dorset

Rampisham Woods Solar Park

This project, when built, will generate 10.2MWp of solar photovoltaic energy to the electricity network.
Rampisham

West Dorset

Rampisham Woods Solar Park

BSR Energy obtained planning consent for Rampisham Woods Solar Park in December 2016.

This project, when built, will generate 10.2MWp of solar photovoltaic energy to the electricity network.

This solar park will produce enough clean renewable electricity to power 2,551 homes per year*, a saving of 2,259 tonnes CO2e!

The solar park will feature the latest technology from the industry, with a primary focus to maximise the yield over the given area.

* Based on an annual average domestic consumption per household (Great Britain) of 3,799 kWh. Source BEIS, Regional and Local authority electricity consumption statics 2018.

! Based on ‘Emissions associated with the generation of electricity at a power station (Electricity generation factors do not include transmission and distribution). Source BEIS, Greenhouse gas reporting: conversion factors 2020.

Location
Rampisham Woods, Rampisham Down, West Dorset, DT2 0HS
Technology
Solar PV (Ground Mounted)
Size
10.2MWp design capacity
Land Size (approx.)
c. 17.5Ha (43 acres)
DNO
Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN)
Land Designation
Agricultural
Planning consent duration
40 years
Planning submission date
2016
Planning decision date
22nd December 2016