Welcome toTreoes Vale Solar Farm
Treoes Vale Solar Farm is a proposed renewable energy development comprising of the construction and operation of a ground mounted solar farm alongside associated infrastructure, with the capacity to generate up to 9.9MW of renewable energy. The proposed development is situated within the local authority area of Vale of Glamorgan.
Pre-application consultation and application submission
We have finalised design development, environmental and technical work and have consulted with the public and local stakeholders. A planning application has been submitted to Vale of Glamorgan Council, we will update this website as the application progresses.
supporting net zero targets
The proposal would support the Welsh Government target of 100% of electricity consumption being generated from renewable energy by 2035, ending our reliance on fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas and replacing these with new low carbon energy sources minimising future climate change and its impacts.
The proposal could produce enough renewable electricity for up to 2,600 homes each year, and offset over 3,800 tonnes of Co2 per year.*
*Renewable UK Wind Energy Statistics adapted via Statista UK
About the proPOSAL
The site consists of four development areas totalling approximately 41 acres (11.7 hectares), with the area within the red line boundary being circa 42.7 acres (17.3 hectares). The development site is located to the east of the village of Treoes.
Proposed Site Location Plan
Timeline
Pre-application advice
Spring 2022
Pre-application advice and screening request submitted to Vale of Glamorgan Council.
Surveys
Summer / Autumn 2023
Surveys and development of early scheme proposal.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening requests
Autumn 2023
EIA screening request submitted to Vale of Glamorgan Council. The response confirmed an EIA is not required for the proposal.
Pre-application consultation
January 2024
Pre-application consultation with local communities and stakeholders commenced.
Planning application submission
October 2024
Application submitted to Vale of Glamorgan Council.
Construction
2027
Construction to commence.
Grid connection
2028
Connecting the project into the local distribution network