Site Location

The electricity generated by the solar panels is proposed to connect into the local distribution network operator, via an existing pylon along the southeast boundary of the site. A transformer substation compound would be built to step up the voltage to the be fed into the grid.

The construction period is expected to last around 30 weeks. During the construction period, it is estimated that there will be an average of 7 HGV trips per day. Whilst this figure is an average, there will often be a higher volume earlier in the construction period and less towards the end. It is proposed that construction working hours would be as follows:

• 08:00 - 18:00 Monday to Friday
• 08:00 - 13:00 Saturday

The proposed construction route will access the site using the A361 from the north and south. The proposed maintenance and construction route will access the site using existing accesses:

1. The land to the south of the A361 is proposed to be accessed from Monkley Lane, using an existing Farm entrance.
2. The north eastern land is proposed to be accessed via an existing field gateway on the A361.
3. The north western land is proposed to be accessed from Rode Hill via an existing Rode Hill Fisheries access.
4. The northern parcel is proposed to be accessed via the Rode Hill Fisheries access.

We have engaged a Highways Consultant to advise us of the best route. A Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP) has been agreed with the Local Highways Authority, ahead of any construction.

How will the site be accessed after construction?

Gates would be installed at the site access point for maintenance access. It is expected that around 3-4 cars/vans would visit the site each week (generally averaging less than 1 a day).

The electricity generated by the solar panels is proposed to connect into the local distribution network operator, via an existing pylon along the southeast boundary of the site. From there the power will likely be distributed locally
- south to Frome, east to Rode, and north to Wingfield, before joining the main lines into the wider UK transmission lines.

The renewable energy produced from our solar farm connects into a high voltage (HV) cable. As the electricity travels through the local network, it feeds into the low voltage (LV) cables, which power households and commercial sites (e.g. switching on lights / boiling a kettle).