Substation work starts at new South Yorkshire solar energy site
Work on building the new substation that will manage the electrical output from a new renewable energy generation and storage project in South Yorkshire is…
49MW
generation capacity
18,800
homes powered by the site each year
11,470
tonnes of CO2 displaced each year
50MW
electricity storage onsite
£50,000
annual community benefit fund
Project update
Where are we today?
OnPath Energy is working with market-leading independent connection specialist TMS Grid the new substation that will deliver the connectivity infrastructure for Common Farm and Northern Powergrid.
Work on levelling and preparing the 2,500 square metre substation site is underway, with construction expected to start around the end of 2025.
Construction work is expected to begin over the winter, with specialist infrastructure consultancy AECOM acting as lead consultant for the scheme.
It is scheduled to be complete mid-2027, with the build set to provide a range of opportunities for regional subcontractors and suppliers through the development period in line with our OnPath Together development approach.
Key facts
- Location: Land surrounding Common Farm, north of Todwick Road on the western approach into Dinnington
- Land used by solar panels: Approximately 116 hectares
- Previous land use: Low grade agricultural farmland
- Lifespan: 40 years in operation
- Construction period: c. 20 months
- Panel height: c. 3.4 metres
- Connection to electricity grid: Thurcroft substation
- Footpaths / bridleways: No closure or diversions of existing footpaths/bridleways necessary
- Traffic management during construction: Access to the site will be via Long Road / Common Road
- Decommissioning: Infrastructure will be removed with the site returned to farmland at the end of the project.
Your dedicated point of contact
Introducing your Partnership & Community Manager
Hi, I’m Tom, your dedicated point of contact at OnPath Energy as the Community & Partnerships manager for Common Farm. It is my job to make sure we keep the local community informed during this phase of development as well as taking on any feedback that will help us deliver a good project. I’m looking forward to working with you and your community as we build the project and the community benefit funds of up to £50,000 are made available. You can contact me with any questions that you have about the project directly.
M: 07386 677 219
T: 0330 335 8010
E: tom.chaplin@onpathenergy.com
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