Given the current cost of living crisis, which includes soaring energy prices and concerns around energy security, providing locally sourced clean, green, and reliable energy production is more vital than ever. To meet this target and to address the climate emergency, the shift away from polluting fossil fuel sources towards green energy production is needed urgently.

Solar power is the lowest cost and quickest to deploy of all energy sources. It is currently approximately one-ninth the cost of gas and less than one third of the cost of nuclear. Solar power is a core part of the Governments’ Net Zero target, and it intends to more than triple solar power capacity by 2030. Achieving this objective requires the deployment of larger scale solar farms as well as on the rooftops of industrial and residential buildings. This proposal will support Uttlesford District Council's declaration of a Climate Emergency in July 2019 by contributing to the urgent need for green energy production.

BSR is committed to speaking with the community at the earliest possible opportunity, to allow us to fully consider the feedback received from those that know the area best. Further information on how you can get involved in our consultation can be viewed on the Public Consultation and Contact Us pages of this website.