Issued by Claverdon Parish Council and CHARGE CIC
Update No. 5 June 2025
Community Solar
We are continuing to progress this project, with the aim of funding our path to a greener Claverdon through CHARGE CIC.
Apart from the community financial support, there are several reasons we like the proposed 46-acre site.
- It starts next to the sewerage farm, close to the substation it would feed into, and runs south-east behind the railway line, so is very well-hidden from the village.
- It is on poor quality land (grade 4), where crop yields are low despite needing high levels of agrichemicals to produce them, and is prone to flooding.
- 54% of the area would remain free of panels and all of it would be a chemical free haven for wildlife, whilst reducing run-off into the River Avon catchment, so improving water quality.
The project aligns with our Neighbourhood Plan and we expect to be able to engage and consult further with you in the coming weeks & months. We will also be arranging walking visits to the site during the summer, so watch this space for your chance to see it.
We are also very keen to receive your thoughts on this project; so we have set up solar@claverdon-pc.gov.uk email address to contact us on.
To learn more about the project, and read through our previous updates and feasibility study for the project, please visit the parish council website www.claverdon-pc.gov.uk/community-solar