What are the benefits of a solar park?

When BSR Energy plans a solar park it ensures there will be no adverse impact on natural habitat. It uses deer fencing with 10cm gaps at the base to allow wildlife to roam freely, and in many cases actually increases biodiversity through planting new hedgerows and trees.

What is the London solar map?

The Map is part of the London Mayor’s Solar Action Plan to achieve one gigawatt of installed solar capacity by 2030 and two gigawatts by 2050. It is for use by homeowners, property owners and the solar trade, as well as the GLA and boroughs.

Who will deliver the London solar opportunity map in 2020?

In 2020 the Building Stock Laboratory at UCL Energy Institute will deliver the London Solar Opportunity Map to the Greater London Authority.

What is a community-owned solar project?

Our mission is to give communities the power to create, control and benefit from renewable energy. Our community-owned solar projects are the most visible way we do this. We are expanding our work to include retrofit solutions and services that will make buildings and homes warmer and safer, and help decarbonise our urban environment.

Which is the largest ground mount solar park in the UK?

Ray Valley Solar is the largest community-owned ground mount solar park in the UK. It will be the Low Carbon Hub’s first ground mount solar project and will result in a five-fold increase in our annual green electricity generation.

Who supports Ray Valley Solar?

Ray Valley Solar is supported by £4.3 million of new investment from the Community Energy Fund and a loan from Triodos Bank.