Sessions begin this month to ascertain levels of support and concerns surrounding the vast new renewable energy farm.
If current proposals are realised, Mylen Leah will be capable of producing 500MW of clean electricity once online. This is enough to power 180,000 homes based on estimates in the planning documents.
Located between the East Riding of Yorkshire villages of Seaton Ross, Melbourne, Laytham, Ellerton, East Cottingwith, and Foggathorpe, on a former airfield, the development would also involve laying underground cables to connect to the grid via a substation at Thornton.
Consultation on the scheme will begin this week — Thursday 16th April — and run until Thursday 28th May. Sessions are scheduled in number of public halls within the immediate area, with three online meetings also offered. The timetable is as follows:
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Further information on the development and events can be found here.
‘We’re pleased to have the opportunity to share further details about Mylen Leah Solar Farm and look forward to speaking to local people as we finalise our proposals,’ said Matt Simpson, Senior Solar Project Manager at Statkraft, the firm behind Mylen Leah Solar Farm.
‘In addition to delivering greater energy security and helping stabilise electricity bills, Mylen Leah Solar Farm would also offer tangible benefits, including opportunities for businesses in the area to register as local suppliers,’ he continued. ‘Statkraft is also committed to delivering a community benefit fund for investment in local projects and initiatives, which would be open for applications once the project becomes operational.’
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