NORTH WEALD SOLAR FARM
St Neots, Cambridgeshire, UK
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Project status

Planning application submitted

Solar capacity

49.9 megawatt (MW)

Operational period

Up to 35 years

Energy generation

Powering around 15,150 homes

Community benefit

Community Benefit Fund to be set up to promote sustainable development in the local community

About the Project

North Weald Solar Farm is a 49.9MW solar energy project being developed by Voltalia UK Ltd (‘Voltalia’). The site is located to the north and south of A428 Cambridge Road and approximately 500m west of Croxton in South Cambridgeshire.

The planning application for North Weald Solar Farm was submitted to Huntingdonshire District Council in February 2024 (application reference. 24/00295/FUL).

All documents submitted for the planning application can be viewed on the Huntingdonshire Planning Register.

Project timeline

We will be posting further updates here as the project progresses. If you’d like to receive regular updates, please contact us via northweald@voltalia.com.

2022
July
Public Consultation events

We held our first public consultation events for the project, which were held in Yelling and Toseland.

2023
April
Community Liaison Group

Formed of local representatives, the CLG enables us to share project progress and gather local feedback on the project.

2023
May
Public Consultation events

We held our second public consultation events for the project, which were held in Croxton and Yelling.

2023/2024
Winter
Finalisation of project design

Following public feedback, we have refined the project design ahead of submitting the planning application to Huntingdonshire District Council.

2024
February
Planning submission

The planning application for North Weald Solar Farm was submitted to Huntingdonshire District Council.

Community benefits

As a renewable energy developer and provider, we want each of our projects to not only help improve the global environment by reducing carbon emissions but also help to improve the local environment.

We are committed to providing environmental, social and economic benefits to the communities where our projects are based and encourage communities to engage with us on their needs and aspirations.

Community Benefit Fund

Working with Local Suppliers

Enhancing habitat for species

Educational visits to local schools and the project

We would love to hear from local residents, groups and businesses on how the project could benefit you. If you have any ideas or opportunities, please contact us via northweald@voltalia.com.

Community Benefit Fund

If you’re a non-profit making group or voluntary organisation local to North Weald Solar Farm, you may be eligible for funding as part of our Community Benefit Fund.

Please check back for further updates on the Community Benefit Fund as the project progresses.

Contact us

If you have any questions, or would like to know more about the project, please contact us via northweald@voltalia.com

You can also submit feedback or your questions on the project through our engagement platform which can be accessed by clicking on, or scanning the QR code below.

About Voltalia

Voltalia is an international energy and service provider in the renewable energy market operating across three continents and in over 20 countries. Since Voltalia was founded in 2005, it has grown to be a world leading Independent Power Producer (IPP) developing, constructing and operating wind, solar, hydro, biomass and storage projects.

Find out more at www.voltalia.com

2.37GW of projects in operation globally

16.6GW of projects in the pipeline

Over 1850 employees worldwide

As a mission-driven company*, Voltalia is fully committed to its purpose to improve the global environment whilst fostering local development. All of our sites will contribute towards addressing national and local electricity needs by generating an affordable and renewable source of clean energy.

* Voltalia became a Mission-driven Company in May 2021. The company has registered in its by-laws a purpose and environmental and social objectives. Find out more on the Voltalia website.