Sunnica Energy Farm
500MW solar power and storage across three linked locations.
Ready to build
Once completed, Sunnica Energy Farm, near Chippenham in East Cambridgeshire, will be one of the UK's largest solar power sites, generating up to 500MW.
The project is a joint venture partnership between Tribus Clean Energy and PS Renewables and, because of its size, is recognised as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP). Each NSIP requires a form of planning permission called a Development Consent Order, or 'DCO'.
The scheme includes 208 hectares of grassland planting, 26 hectares of woodland and more than 7km of new hedgerow. Less than 4% of the developable area classifies as Best and Most Versatile land - over 96% is lower grade - and there is no permanent loss of farmland, with restoration after the 40-year lifespan.
Public rights of way are unchanged, and three new permissive routes are being created.
Key features at a glance
Three PV sites with co-located battery storage
Up to 500MW of renewable electricity
Extends and connects existing woodland and hedgerows with a net increase in biodiversity
Biodiversity net gain of 83% habitat units, 16% hedgerow units and 1% river units
No public rights of way closures - three new permissive routes
Designed to minimise effects on residential properties
