United Kingdom

Plas Power solar

Key numbers

57MWac

(Megawatts alternating)

22,726

homes powered per year (equivalent)

140

hectares of land (equivalent)

15,821

tonnes of carbon emissions saved

10,881

cars taken off the road per year (equivalent)

Public consultation live

The closing date for comments is: Monday 27 July 2023

Current status

Site selection

Preliminary assessments, site design & community engagement

Planning application

Discharge of planning conditions

Construction

Operation

Decommissioning

About the Plas Power Solar Project

The Plas Power Solar Project will provide a source of renewable energy, helping to reduce carbon emissions and contribute to Wales’ net-zero goals, and contribute to the UK’s ambition of a fivefold increase in solar energy generation, up to 70GW by 2035 as set out in  the UK’s Net Zero and Energy Security Strategy.

It is estimated that the solar project could generate up to 57MWac of electricity, which is equivalent to providing enough power to meet the annual electricity needs of approximately 27,726 homes, saving 15,821 tonnes of carbon.

The site, which is approximately 140 hectares, is located immediately east of Coedpoeth and 3.4km west of Wrexham.  The nearest settlements are Coedpoeth, New Broughton, Wrexham, Rhostyllen and Talwrn. The site is a former open cast coal mine and is currently predominantly grassland used for grazing.

The site comprises several agricultural fields, primarily used for pasture grazing, bound by a mixture of mature woodland, trees, hedgerows, fencing, agricultural tracks, and roads.

Our proposal includes plans to create a meadow grassland which can be lightly grazed by sheep, so the land under the solar project will be maintained for agricultural purposes. Alongside there is also the opportunity to enhance existing and create new habitats to benefit local wildlife and deliver a biodiversity net gain.

Following the initial engagement in 2021, we have updated our proposals and are now sharing the latest plans with the community.

We are committed to supporting the local communities around our solar projects, to create a positive impact on society and the environment that goes beyond generating renewable energy.

Feel free to take a look at the Plas Power newsletter below.

 

 

Consultation

Lightsource bp is committed to working closely with local communities in relation to the Plas Power Solar Project to ensure that the project benefits the local community – not just by generating safe, clean and affordable energy, but by improving the local ecosystem and economy as well. We construct our solar farms with a view to strengthen rural economies, promote solar education, foster environmental sustainability, and create partnerships.

Community consultation on the emerging proposals

We are now carrying out the next phase of engagement to give local people the opportunity to find out more and discuss the updated proposals with the project team.

The closing date for comments is Monday 17 July 2023.

 

Webinar

We held a virtual webinar to give an overview of the proposals and respond to your queries on Tuesday 20th June 2023, from 6pm to 7pm.

View webinar presentation

Drop-in events

To find out more and discuss the proposals with members of the project team, please come along to our drop-in events:

  • Thursday 20 July – 2.30pm to 5:30pm at Rhostyllen Parish Hall, Vicarage Hill, Rhostyllen, LL14 4AR

We held the following drop in events:

  • Tuesday 27 June 2023, from 12pm to 5pm at Plas Pentwyn Castle Road, Coedpoeth, LL11 3NU
  • Tuesday 27 June 2023 from 6pm to 8pm at the Brymbo Sports and Social Club, Brymbo, LL11 5TF
  • Wednesday 28 June 2023, from 9am to 1pm at the Brymbo Sports and Social Club, Brymbo, LL11 5TF

Exhibition information

For more information about the project, please view:

Exhibition boards

Consultation brochure

Correction

The Plas Power Solar Project Information Leaflet June 2023 incorrectly refers to the Legacy substation as being located approximately 600m south-west of the site. This is corrected to approximately 1.3km from the southern-most boundary of the site.

Have your say

We invite you to provide feedback on our draft proposals.

Feedback form: Please provide feedback to us by completing your feedback form on the website by Monday 17 July 2023.

If you would like a paper copy of the feedback form, please give us a call.

Email: Email us your comments to plaspowersolar@lightsourcebp.com

Writing to:   Freepost GRASSHOPPER CONSULT (no stamp or further address required)

Call: We are here to listen to your views.  You can speak to a member of the team by phoning 01978 800675

 

Please provide your contact details if you wish to get a response.

Any personal information you include in this form will be handled and used by (or made available to) the following recipients to record, analyse and report on the feedback we receive:

  • Lightsource bp and its partners
  • Consultants working on this project
  • Our legal advisers
  • Planning and Environment Decisions Wales (PEDW) which will consider our application for consent to build Plas Power Solar Project – any details published as part of this process will be anonymised)
  • The Welsh Ministers who will determine the application

Your contact details will not be listed publicly on the planning application documentation.

For more information about how we use your personal data, please visit: www.grasshoppercomms.co.uk/privacy-policy . If you would like us to delete your data, you can contact us at any time by emailing plaspowersolar@lightsourcebp.com or calling 01978800675.