A NEW solar farm near Hook which could power 6,700 new homes is on target to be completed in early 2024.

The scheme on land at Kiln Fields, Heckfield, was given unanimous approval by Hart District Council’s planning committee in July last year.

It will have 33,102 bifacial solar panels, generating over 19,000 MWhs of energy per annum and could offset around 4,500 tones of carbon emissions.

In addition to the solar panels, the development will include associated infrastructure, security fencing, landscaping and CCTV.

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Clean energy company Enviromena is also in the construction phase of a second solar farm at Horsey Levels in Bridgwater, Somerset, which will boast 45,198 bifacial solar panels with a capacity of 24.18MWp and will generate over 28,000MWhs of energy per annum, offsetting approximately 6,500 tonnes of carbon emissions.

Chief operating officer Gary Hales said: “Our in house project management teams are pushing forward at speed with the construction of both projects which are on schedule to complete in line with project programmes. Furthermore, our grid team are working closely with our ICP partner to ensure all connection-related activities are finalised ready for energisation in early 2024.”

Chris Marsh, chief executive officer at Enviromena, added: “The construction progress made on the projects in Heckfield and Bridgwater are further evidence on Enviromena’s growing presence in the UK solar industry. These two high-yielding schemes form part of a portfolio that will deliver a considerable contribution to the UK’s transition to Net Zero targets and we are looking forward to energising both projects alongside commencing construction on a further 150MW of projects in early 2024.”