Litller Checkhill Solar Farm
Qualitas Energy is proposing to develop Little Checkhill Solar Farm, a c. 60MW (AC) fixed panel solar farm on a site near near Greensforge, northwest of Ashwood and southwest of Hinksford and Swindon, in South Staffordshire.
Introduction
The project would generate enough clean, renewable energy to power the equivalent of 16,200 homes. This is around 35% of households in the entirety of South Staffordshire.
This project would play an important role in helping England’s important transition to a low carbon economy and will help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with UK Government, and international targets including the legally binding commitment to reach Net Zero by 2050.
An underground cable route will connect the site to an existing 132kV overhead pylon 2km north east from the site.
We are keen to ensure that local residents and other stakeholders have an opportunity to help shape the proposals.
Our renewable energy projects are designed to a high standard, embed best practice and seek to eliminate or address potential impacts as a matter of course.
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Benefits
Little Checkhill Solar Farm will contribute towards the UK’s Energy security by providing a source of renewable energy, generated in England. It will also support the transition to a low carbon economy and will help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with local, national, and international targets, including the legally binding commitment to reach Net Zero by 2050.
Transitioning to this form of energy generation (and other renewable sources) gives much greater certainty for the long-term future of energy supply to the UK, and helps reduce energy prices in our day to day lives.
The proposal will also achieve diversification of agricultural businesses and provide a net gain for biodiversity.
Consenting
Our current proposal is to submit a planning application in Autumn 2026.
As the Little Checkhill Solar Farm falls under the 100MW ‘nationally significant infrastructure project’ threshold, South Staffordshire District Council will determine whether the proposal is granted planning consent.
We are currently undertaking consultation with the local community on the proposals. Following this, we will review feedback and refine the plans before submitting a formal planning application to South Staffordshire District Council. The Council will then assess the proposals and decide whether to grant planning consent in accordance with the Town and Country Planning Act (1990).
An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening request has been submitted to South Staffordshire District Council, which provides more information about the project and the likelihood of environmental effects.
Contact Us
If you have any queries or require further information about the engagement or consultation process, please contact us in one of the following ways:
Call: 0800 699 0081
Email: consultation@thirty47.co.uk
About us
Qualitas Energy‘s business in the United Kingdom specialises in the acquisition, financing, project development, construction, and operation of renewable energy projects, with a mission to drive the transition towards decarbonisation. The company has a team of c. 30 employees operating across three strategic locations in the United Kingdom: London, Bristol, and Edinburgh.
Qualitas Energy is committed to accelerating the energy transition in the UK. Everything that we do, we do it believing in our purpose which is to enable a more sustainable and greener future for the generations to come.
We are committed to building a relationship with the community near the Little Checkhill site.
You can get in touch through any of the following methods:
- Email: consultation@thirty47.co.uk
- Freephone: 0800 699 0081 (during normal office hours (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm excluding public holidays)
- Post: FREEPOST TC CONSULTATION (no further address or stamp required)