Ford Oaks Solar & Green Infrastructure

Ford Oaks has a comprehensive landscape strategy and drainage plan, that will deliver various ecological benefits to the site, including a net gain in biodiversity of 121%.

Full details of the development can be found on the project website here: https://fordoakssolarnature.co.uk/

The planet is facing a climate and ecological crisis. We must transition away from fossil fuels, and we must reverse the destruction of our natural environment.

Solar facilities like the one we are proposing at Ford Oaks can help tackle both crises. Whilst providing clean energy for thousands of homes, they can also foster wildlife and pollinators, restoring rural habitats by allowing nature to flourish beneath and around the raised solar panels.

Our proposals include:
- Tree and hedgerow planting
- Grassland habitats with species-rich seed mixes
- Devon traditional meadows
- A mosaic of wetland habitats
- Beetle and butterfly banks

To find out more and comment on our plans, click here: https://fordoakssolarnature.co.uk/

Biodiversity improvements and renewable solar energy are being proposed for East Devon.

Please drop in to find out more and discuss our plans for the Ford Oaks solar and green infrastructure facility, which could power up to 18,500 homes and at the same time deliver substantial biodiversity improvements to the local area.

Date: Saturday, 11th June, 2022
Time: 10am - 3pm
Address: Aylesbeare Village Hall, Village Way, Aylesbeare, EX5 2FF

For more details on the proposed development, please follow this link: https://fordoakssolarnature.co.uk/

Ford Oaks Solar & Green Infrastructure The Ford Oaks Solar & Green Infrastructure Facility is a c.74 hectare solar and green infrastructure development that would provide c.29 hectares of solar generating 30MW of green renewable energy, equivalent to the power consumed in 2020 by c.18,500 homes across the EX5 2 postcode area.

The UK aims to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, an ambitious target that will be dependent on the development of low carbon energy generation.

Helping to meet this goal, our proposals for Ford Oaks aim to supply 18,500 homes in East Devon with renewable solar energy.

Find out more details on the proposed development on this link: https://fordoakssolarnature.co.uk/

Ford Oaks has partnered with Devon Communities Together to conduct a community consultation to identify neighbourhood priorities which could benefit from a community fund.

Full details of the development can be found on the project website here: https://fordoakssolarnature.co.uk/

The Ford Oaks team attended the Aylesbeare village hall yesterday afternoon and gave a short presentation prior to the monthly Parish Council meeting.
We were pleased to meet with members of the local community and councillors to present our plans for a solar and green infrastructure facility that could power up to 18,500 homes in East Devon, whilst delivering major biodiversity improvements.
We had many productive discussions with local residents and look forward to further presenting our proposals at our public exhibition on the 11th of June, at Aylesbeare Village Hall, between 10am and 3pm.

Ford Oaks will utilise 45 hectares of land to enhance species-rich grassland, woodland and hedgerow habitats. The Net Biodiversity Gain is projected to be 121%.

Hedgerow boundaries, oak and ash trees are all major natural assets to ensure biodiversity and the prevention of habitat loss in the UK.

To find more details on the proposed development and to leave messages of support please follow this link: https://fordoakssolarnature.co.uk/

Proposals have been submitted for supplying 18,500 homes in East Devon with renewable solar energy.

In the face of a climate emergency rapid and significant investment is required in renewable and low carbon energy generation, to achieve local, national, and global emissions targets.

To find more details on the proposals for this green infrastructure project please visit: https://fordoakssolarnature.co.uk/

Ford Oaks Solar & Green Infrastructure The Ford Oaks Solar & Green Infrastructure Facility is a c.74 hectare solar and green infrastructure development that would provide c.29 hectares of solar generating 30MW of green renewable energy, equivalent to the power consumed in 2020 by c.18,500 homes across the EX5 2 postcode area.

A planning application has been submitted for Ford Oaks in East Devon that will deliver enough renewable solar energy to power approximately 18,500 local houses while vastly enhancing biodiversity in the area.

Find out more about our plans here: https://fordoakssolarnature.co.uk/

Ford Oaks Solar & Green Infrastructure updated their website address.