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Merks Hill Farm Solar Park, on land East of Great Dunmow, Dunmow, CM6 1HU, is a circa 12MW Solar Park developed by Gridsource, in partnership with Sky UK Developments Limited from first principles.

C O M M U N I T Y  C O N SU L T A T I O N

We have now submitted a full planning application for Merks Hill Farm Solar Park to Uttlesford District Council, and we are committed to ensuring that the local community are informed and fully understand the plans for the project.

Details regarding the community consultation, our proposals and engagement can be found at  https://www.assetface.com/merkshillfarmsolarpark

W HA T  A R E  S O L A R   F A R M S  A N D  W H Y  A R E  T H E Y  N E E D E D ?

Solar Farms use photovoltaic (PV) panels, harness the sun’s energy and convert it into electricity that is sent to the electrical grid for distribution and consumption.

A solar farm of this size will generate a significant amount of electricity from renewable sources, therefore offsetting the need for power generation from the combustion of fossil fuels including coal and oil. Consequently, during its operational lifespan the proposed development has the potential to displace electricity generated from fossil fuels and consequently represents carbon savings.

Solar farms assist with the transition to a low carbon energy grid with improvements to the local environment and looks to address the Climate Emergency and the UK’s Net Zero by 2050 commitments.