Help Stroud tackle the climate emergency
Solar energy is now one of the most cost-effective ways to reach net zero carbon emissions.
We want to create a solar farm near Whitminster to:
Meet the annual energy needs of 15,000 homes
Displace 858,280 tonnes of CO2 from equivalent fossil fuel energy generation during the solar farm’s lifespan
Enhance local biodiversity and landscape
A planning application has been submitted for Moreton Lane Solar Farm a 49.9 megawatt (MW) solar farm and 49.9 MW battery storage facility near Whitminster. Temporary permission is sought for 40 years.
Show your support
I would like to register my support for JBM Solar’s proposals for a renewable energy scheme of up to a 49.9 megawatt (MW) solar farm and up to a 49.9MW battery storage facility at Moreton Lane Solar Farm.
By completing this form, you consent to it being forwarded to Stroud District Council to be registered on the application’s planning file.
This information is being collected on behalf of JBM Solar and will be shared with them and the project team and securely stored before sending to Stroud District Council. All written feedback will be shared with the Local Planning Authority, Stroud District Council. For further information about how we hold and use your data and your rights under General Data Protection Regulations please visit: www.mpc.agency
Climate change
CO2 levels have increased by more than 40% since before the industrial revolution. The main contribution to this is burning fossil fuels for energy.
Climate change is happening. 13 of the 14 warmest years on record have occurred in the 21st century and in the last 30 years each decade has been hotter than the previous one.
Biodiversity
We’ll significantly improve the natural habitat with new trees, hedgerows, species rich grassland and wildflower margins.
Battery storage
To fully utilise the network connection capacity, the farm will include battery storage to store energy for times of peak demand.