Project components
The main elements of the Proposed Development would include the solar PV arrays, the BESS, electrical infrastructure, underground cables and connecting works to National Grid’s existing Monk Fryston substation.
Light Valley Solar will comprise the following main components:
The battery energy storage system (BESS), proposed to be located on Solar Development Site 2, and associated infrastructure.
Substations, including the main project substation located on Site 4, as well as secondary substations on other sites.
Fencing, comprising wire mesh and wooden posts to enclose operational areas of the Site with pole mounted internal facing CCTV systems around the perimeter. Higher palisade fencing would enclose the substation and BESS.
Other supporting infrastructure.
Retained and/or proposed Environmental Mitigation/Enhancement Areas.
A Cable Corridor. This is currently a broad area of search for the Cable Corridor between the Solar Development Sites and the existing Monk Fryston Substation, where the project will connect to the National Grid. The Cable Corridor has been refined since Phase One consultation, following ongoing environmental assessments and will continue to be refined further following this Phase Two consultation.