Project overview
Exagen Development Limited is seeking to develop a renewable energy project comprising a ground mounted solar photovoltaics (PV) array with co-located battery storage at the point of connection into the existing 66kV overhead line between Coalburns and Hexham.
The main solar farm is located on land around Highfield Farm, southwest of Whittonstall with the battery storage and point of connection infrastructure located northwest of Whittonstall. The two will be connected via a buried cable that will largely follow the shortest route.
We are seeking your views on this proposal ahead of submitting a formal planning application to Northumberland County Council. The land available for development is currently larger that what is required, we are consulting and undertaking environmental assessments to determine the most suitable land.
This project website will keep members of the local community updated and facilitate feedback. We will also hold an online public consultation event and public exhibitions, details can be found here.
Location:
Use the map below to view the exact location of the sites, search your location to compare.
The online survey is now closed. If you do have any comments or questions regarding the development, please email us on highfieldenergypark@exagen.co.uk.
Dates for your diary
Public Exhibition
Wednesday, 26th October, 4-8pm
Stocksfield Community Centre – Richardson Room
Mount View Terrace, Stocksfield, Northumberland NE43 7HL
Public Exhibition
Thursday, 27th October, 4-8pm
The Snods Community Hall – Main Hall
Snods Edge, Shotley Bridge, Consett, Co Durham DH8 9TJ
Q&A Session - Whittonstall Village Highfield
Wednesday, 2nd November, 7:30 – 8:30pm
Latest news
The Highfield Energy Park project website is live.
Watch this space for updates.
Download Highfield Conceptual Design Download Highfield Site Location
Download the boards from the in person event here:
Download General Site Information Download Highfield Site Photos Download Highfield Static Site Map
Watch the webinar from our online event here:
Meet the team
Come and meet us at the Public Consultations and Webinar, or contact us at: highfieldenergypark@exagen.co.uk
- Mark has spent 20 years in land development and has extensive experience of identifying, designing, consenting and delivering successful land development projects, including wind, solar, energy storage and thermal. He previously worked at Banks Renewables for 18 years holding various roles in development, technical design and construction project management across multiple asset classes. He holds a HNC Electrical & Electronic Engineering, BA (Hons), Industrial Design from Teesside University.
- Hugo is a Project Development Coordinator, working as part of the Exagen team to deliver utility scale renewable energy projects. He entered the renewables space after completing his BEng in Civil Engineering at the University of Exeter. Hugo is hugely motivated to help the UK achieve its net zero carbon goal.
- Delyth has fifteen years experience as a consents specialist delivering major infrastructure projects for electricity, gas and water network operators. She previously worked at Electricity North West for nearly ten years managing the company's operational property portfolio and holds a MA (Hons) in Architectural History from the University of Edinburgh.
- Andrew has 17 years planning and environmental assessment experience, nearly 12 of which have been in renewable energy consenting at Arcus. Managing more than 130 planning applications for almost 5 GW of solar, wind, battery storage, grid management and gas peaking projects combined, Andrew works closely with key stakeholders during the planning process to manage risks and deliver a high project consent rate. He holds a MSc in EIA, Environmental Auditing and Management Systems and is an IEMA Registered EIA Practitioner.
- Mark has spent 20 years in land development and has extensive experience of identifying, designing, consenting and delivering successful land development projects, including wind, solar, energy storage and thermal. He previously worked at Banks Renewables for 18 years holding various roles in development, technical design and construction project management across multiple asset classes. He holds a HNC Electrical & Electronic Engineering, BA (Hons), Industrial Design from Teesside University.
- Hugo is a Project Development Coordinator, working as part of the Exagen team to deliver utility scale renewable energy projects. He entered the renewables space after completing his BEng in Civil Engineering at the University of Exeter. Hugo is hugely motivated to help the UK achieve its net zero carbon goal.
- Delyth has fifteen years experience as a consents specialist delivering major infrastructure projects for electricity, gas and water network operators. She previously worked at Electricity North West for nearly ten years managing the company's operational property portfolio and holds a MA (Hons) in Architectural History from the University of Edinburgh.
- Andrew has 17 years planning and environmental assessment experience, nearly 12 of which have been in renewable energy consenting at Arcus. Managing more than 130 planning applications for almost 5 GW of solar, wind, battery storage, grid management and gas peaking projects combined, Andrew works closely with key stakeholders during the planning process to manage risks and deliver a high project consent rate. He holds a MSc in EIA, Environmental Auditing and Management Systems and is an IEMA Registered EIA Practitioner.
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