Oakfield grove solar and energy storage project
80MW
installed capacity
80MW
battery energy storage capacity
30,803
homes powered per year (equivalent)
17,465
estimated tonnes of CO2e avoided annually
5,542
cars taken off the road per year (equivalent)
Site selection
Preliminary assessments, site design and community engagement
Planning application
Discharge of planning conditions
Construction
Operation
Decommissioning
Lightsource bp is working on a proposal for a solar and energy storage project near Poundon in Buckinghamshire. We will develop a solar and energy storage project to be connected into the local electricity network, with an output power capacity of up to 80MW (Megawatts) and storage capacity of up to 80MW.
We’ve chosen this site after careful consideration, and we’re now undertaking a wide range of environmental assessments to help shape our plans. These include landscape and visual, heritage and archaeology, ecology and ornithology, flooding and more.
A key part of developing plans for the project is engaging with local communities. We held an information event on 16th July where we shared our plans. Members of the Lightsource bp team were also on hand and answered questions about the proposal.
Community consultation
We held an consultation event on 16th July 2026 at Charndon Community Centre. If you missed the event, you can still view the information
About Oakfield Grove BESS
Our proposal
Proposed haul route
Landscaping plans parcel 1
Landscaping plans parcel 2
Landscaping plans parcel 3
Information & Resources
Click the links below to find out more about Lightsource bp solar farms:
Addressing Climate Change
Components of a Solar Farm
Construction
Planning Process & Community Engagement
Solar & Agriculture
Solar & Biodiversity
Solar in the UK
Supporting local communities
Why solar?
How solar and energy storage work
Our Proposal
We’re still in the early stages, and our plans will evolve based on local input and the results of our ecological, landscape and heritage assessments. These are our current thoughts.
Get in touch
We are always on hand to assist with any enquiries. You can contact us via email or phone our customer services team.
oakfieldgrove@lightsourcebp.com 03332000755
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