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Witney Solar Farm Website

Project Introduction

Ampyr Solar Europe (ASE) is developing a proposal for a solar farm and battery energy storage system between Brize Norton and Curbridge, in West Oxfordshire. The proposal will cover 46 hectares between Witney Road and the A40.

Who is the developer?

This project is being developed by Ampyr Solar Europe, a major new European solar enterprise. Ampyr Solar Europe was created in 2021 through the merger of NaGa Solar with the existing Ampyr Energy UK joint venture between AGP Group and Hartree Partners. Ampyr Solar Europe operates across Germany, UK and the Netherlands, with a 7+ GW (Gigawatt) solar portfolio in development.

We anticipate the solar farm to supply the electricity needs of upwards of 12,000 homes a year, which is equivalent to 100% of all households in Witney.

The clean energy generated will save on average approximately 12,800 tonnes of CO₂ per year, which adds up to over 500,000 tonnes of CO₂ over the next 40 years. Equivalent to saving over 580,000 acres of forest.

Biodiversity is particularly important to us and we are exploring opportunities for ecological enhancements and habitat creation.

Community consultation

Public consultation will run from the 2 September until 23:59 on the 29 September 2024. The consultation aims to understand the thoughts of the local communities about the project and to use community feedback to inform the project design and community benefits.

Please provide feedback via email or in person at the drop-in-event at Elder Bank Hall in Brize Norton (OX18 3PU) on 13 September 2024 from 3pm to 7pm, or via email at Contact@ampyrsolareurope.com

Why do we need the solar farm?

Witney Solar Farm is anticipated to power upwards of 12,000 homes a year – equivalent to 100% of all households in Witney – whilst reducing CO₂emissions by approximately 500,000 tonnes over its 40-year lifespan and is therefore a key part of the UK climate and energy security targets, as well as the West Oxfordshire’s regional climate ambitions.