A public consultation is now underway for the proposed Rosefield solar farm with battery storage, located between Buckingham and Aylesbury in England. This ambitious project, a joint effort by EDF Renewables UK and PS Renewables, has garnered recognition as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) due to its substantial generating capacity, exceeding 50MW.
The Rosefield project aims to harmoniously blend its energy generation capabilities with recreational, landscape, and ecological enhancements in select areas. The ongoing consultation is not only seeking input on these aspects but also on the preliminary layout proposals for the site. Interested parties have six weeks to provide feedback, with the consultation slated to conclude on Friday, November 10, 2023.
Local community engagement is a cornerstone of this consultation process, as it is integral to shaping the development plans for the Rosefield solar farm and identifying potential benefits that the project can offer to the surrounding area.
Matthew Boulton, Director of Solar, Storage, and Private Wire at EDF Renewables UK, emphasized the significance of local involvement, stating, “We are currently at the earliest stages of the development of Rosefield Solar Farm, with local views vital to helping us develop our plans. We encourage everyone to get in touch, meet with us, and share their views during the consultation.” He further highlighted the urgency of addressing climate change and the role that solar energy plays in this endeavor, noting its reliability and relatively quick construction compared to other renewable technologies.
The Rosefield solar farm and battery storage project represents a substantial step toward bolstering the UK's domestic supply of clean energy. As the nation focuses on enhancing its renewable energy capacity, this consultation underscores the collaborative approach taken by EDF Renewables UK and PS Renewables in ensuring that local perspectives and potential benefits are integrated into the development process.
