Flexible power producer Conrad Energy has secured planning approval for its first solar development, located in Herefordshire, England.
The 45MW Larport solar farm will create a “significant biodiversity net gain”, with 40 hectares of native wildflower grassland being created to support local flora and fauna to thrive, Conrad Energy said.
During the planning meeting, the chair of Herefordshire Planning and Regulatory Committee, Councillor Terry James, said the consultation between the applicant and the two parish councils before the bid was submitted “had been an exemplar”.
Conrad Energy operates flexible power generation and storage assets and provides route to market services for similar plants and renewable power projects.
The business also supplies commercial and industrial customers with flexible energy solutions from onsite generation as well as competitive and tailored supply contracts.
Conrad Energy development director Chris Shears said: “This exciting development leverages the solar experience of our team and reflects our vision for Conrad Energy as a full-service power solutions provider, supporting both the grid as well as commercial and industrial customers.”