Large-Scale Solar Parks

Complete engineering, procurement and construction services for solar parks

Installing a solar park is one of the most cost-effective ways to create a return on investment from low-grade or agricultural land.

SolarSense provide a complete engineering, procurement & construction (EPC) service for landowners and developers looking to install a solar park. From initial feasibility studies and construction to commissioning and beyond, we will ensure you receive expert advice and maximise your return on investment.

Turnkey solar park service

Supporting you through the process and ensuring you make the most of your investment.

Site surveys and feasibility studies to assess the suitability of your land
Full planning applications including pre-application meetings
Application for grid connection and assessment of grid connection offers
System design
Solar park installation
Monitoring, operations and maintenance to ensure you maximise your return

What is a solar park?

A solar park is a commercial or utility scale solar PV system, often but not exclusively developed on agricultural land – sometimes also referred to as a solar farm.

Solar parks are most often constructed by developers who enter into long term (25 year) land lease agreements with farmers or landowners who are paid an inflation index rent for the use of their land.

Once the solar generator has completed its first year of operation and met its performance targets the developer will usually assign the lease to a third party investor such as a pension fund.

Solar park design and environmental impact

Solar parks cause very little environmental impact and do not require a ‘change of use’ as they are given 25 year temporary planning consent. They can co-exist alongside use of the land for grazing sheep or poultry, as well as fulfil set aside land and biodiversity enhancement objectives. If required a solar park can be completely removed without trace.

Developers and investors

If you are looking for an investor to develop a solar farm on your land, Solarsense can help find a suitable investor and then carry out all the relevant development work for you.

Planning consent and grid connection

The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) offers significant encouragement for renewable energy projects and the majority of UK planning applications for solar parks have been granted to date. However, the potential for and cost of connection to the 11kV or 33kV electricity supply grids is a key factor in site and project viability.

SolarSense are flexible and can provide full design and planning consultancy services including; pre-application meetings, full planning applications, preliminary and formal enquiries to the relevant DNO and more.

Monitoring, operations and maintenance

We offer a range of tailored services from remote metering and monitoring to predictive maintenance to ensure that your solar park operates at maximum efficiency.

Our remote meter monitoring solution will immediately highlight any inverter issues or system faults so that your solar park remains fully operational and you don’t lose money in the long-term.

For more information, please visit commercial operations & maintenance.

BENEFITS AT A GLANCE

Why choose SolarSense as your EPC partner?

Unparalleled experience and expertise

We have installed more than 14,000 renewable energy installations throughout our 24 years in operation and are responsible for powering some of the UK’s leading organisations.

Full turn-key solution

We provide a full EPC service including permitting, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and O&M. We have a strong track record of delivering our projects on time and within budget.

Proactive partner

We will guide you through the entire process from assessing your site to ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure you maximise your return on investment.

Independent contractor

We have no ties to specific products and only source tried and tested, ‘tier one’ products from the world’s leading manufacturers. This offers proven quality and ensures that your warranties remain intact.

Award-winning service

Our first-class design, delivery and support has resulted in more than 18 industry awards, including National Solar PV Contractor of the Year and Large Scale Project of the Year.

Reputable and highly recommended

From the Duchy of Cornwall and The RSPB to Brabantia and Bristol City Council, Solarsense has earned a reputation for trusted advice and high-quality workmanship.

Everything you need to make an informed decision

What is a solar park?

A solar park or solar farm is a large-scale solar photovoltaic array that is installed to generate renewable electricity. The solar panels convert direct sunlight into electricity and feed it into the local electricity grid via inverters, which convert the current from DC to AC.

How much land is required for a solar park?

A 5MW solar park will typically require around 25 acres of land (10 Hectares). As a rule of thumb, you will require approximately 5 acres per MW of installed solar panels.

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Ham Lane Solar Park

GENERATING OVER

875.4MWh

of clean energy per year

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1,750MWh

of clean energy per year

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Turnkey solar park service

What is a solar park?

Solar park design and environmental impact

Developers and investors

Planning consent and grid connection

Monitoring, operations and maintenance

Why choose SolarSense as your EPC partner?

Unparalleled experience and expertise

Full turn-key solution

Proactive partner

Independent contractor

Award-winning service

Reputable and highly recommended

Everything you need to make an informed decision

Where we've increased environment sustainability

Our Clients