2022

SU4816 : Solar Park

taken 1 year ago, near to Horton Heath, Hampshire, England

This is 1 of 2 images, with title Solar Park in this square
Solar Park
Solar Park
Aerial. 25,600 photovoltaic panels on a 14 hectare site, generating around six million kW hours per year. Originally built in 2013 by Solarcentury on land being part of Chalcroft Farm, the solar park was acquired by Eastleigh Borough Council in June 2021 (LinkExternal link ) as part of the One Horton Heath development activity. In the end this solar farm will become almost entirely surrounded by housing.
One Horton Heath development

A major mixed use development going ahead on fields between Allington Lane and Burnetts Lane, west of Horton Heath. A new access road for this runs from Bubb Lane to Burnetts Lane.

"One Horton Heath is a new development in the heart of Eastleigh Borough. Set across 310 acres, it features a mix of new homes, open spaces, commercial premises and sports and leisure facilities.

As landowner and developer, Eastleigh Borough Council is embarking on delivering a different approach to development, focusing on community, innovation and sustainability." Source: LinkExternal link

See also the development's web site LinkExternal link

I have put on geograph's media server here LinkExternal link a layered PDF which shows the development as it was planned in late 2022.


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Geographical Context: Energy infrastructure Lowlands Primary Subject: Solar Power
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Grid Square
SU4816, 49 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Peter Facey   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Thursday, 1 December, 2022   (more nearby)
Submitted
Thursday, 1 December, 2022
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SU 4876 1684 [10m precision]
WGS84: 50:56.9364N 1:18.4358W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SU 48972 16674
View Direction
Northwest (about 315 degrees)
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