Knockcairn solar
5,167MWh
(Megawatt hours) renewable energy supplied per year
1,137
homes powered per year (equivalent)
35
acres of land
2,030
tonnes of carbon emissions saved
1,220
cars taken off the road per year (equivalent)
Site selection
Preliminary assessment and site design
Planning application
Discharge of planning conditions
Construction
Operation
5.39MWdc in Crumlin, County Antrim
Knockcairn is a 5.39MWdc solar project off Moira road, Crumlin, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The 35 acre site was energised in March 2017.
The Knockcairn solar project will not only deliver the much-needed low carbon energy required for a sustainable future, it will also provide benefits beyond. The solar project will increase local biodiversity, through Lightsource bp’s tried and tested initiatives maximising the benefits of the solar site. Solar projects which provide additional benefits are a part of the nation’s future, they help to increase national sustainability by delivering low carbon energy and biodiversity, helping to provide a more prosperous future for the world.
We hosted a community consultation for the project to gather feedback from residents. Community consultation is an important part of the development process as it provides an opportunity to engage with local communities, allowing us to provide additional information and giving residents theopportunity to ask questions and offer any suggestions.
*All statistics detailed on this page are accurate as of July 2021
Information & resources
During the development process, we put together the following information for the local community and planning committee
*All statistics detailed in our downloadable documents were accurate at the time of publication and may have changed during the development process.
Lightsource bp has now sold this site to Blackrock.
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.
info@lightsourcebp.com 03332000755
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