PEOPLE can have their say on a proposed 50-hectare solar farm which could cover a space the size of 120 football pitches. 

EDF Renewables UK is holding a month-long consultation for people to make comments on the proposed solar farm near Redcar, in east Cleveland.

Following the recent announcement of the Tees Green Hydrogen project, the company is seeking feedback from residents and businesses on its Tees Solar Farm, which will be located on a 50-hectare site,  next to the A174 to the east of Yearby village, near Redcar.

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An exhibition event is set to take place on April 12, while there will also be an online presentation on April 13.

Darren Cuming, Head of Development at EDF Renewables UK, said: “EDF Renewables has ambitious plans to ensure Tees Valley and the North East take a lead in delivering a green industrial revolution.

“Our innovative Tees Green Hydrogen proposal, will help to support local decarbonisation, reduce pollution and strengthen the local economy. Tees Solar Farm is an essential building block in delivering this ambitious project which will ensure local industries remain sustainable in a net zero economy.

“We hope to hear the views of local people so that we’re able to consider them before submitting our proposal to Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council’s planning department.”

Tees Green Hydrogen says it will use the green electricity from nearby Teesside Offshore Wind Farm alongside that generated by the proposed solar farm to power its hydrogen electrolyser.

The project will supply local business customers, such as PD Ports and British Steel, with hydrogen to support decarbonisation efforts and a significant reduction in industrial pollution.

If approved, the solar farm could generate up to 49.9 MW of electricity, which is enough to save approximately 21,400 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

The company has also promised a £20,000 annual community fund, which would be spent on causes in the local area.

The exhibition and feedback session takes place on Tuesday, April 12, from 10.30am to 6pm, at the council chamber, Redcar Community Heart, Ridley Street, TS10 1TD.

Members of the public can also sign up to an online presentation on April 13 at 6.30pm by emailing teessolar@edf-re.uk.

The consultation will run from 28 March to 25 April. For more information about Tees Solar Farm, and an opportunity to comment on plans, visit: www.edf-re.uk/our-sites/tees-solar.

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