Solar farm in the UK to supply discounted power

Photovolt Development Partners (PVDP), the developers of the 840MW Botley West Solar Farm in West Oxfordshire, is to deliver affordable renewable power to residents, at preferential rates.

New retail energy company SolarRetail will be created to sell some of the renewable energy generated by Botley West to the local community at a discounted rate.

The news joins a host of other social benefits announced by the developers, including an annual fund to help local initiatives.

The Botley West Community Fund is designed to provide vital funding to West Oxfordshire projects, as part of Botley West’s objective to establish a legacy across the area through working with the community.

The developers are currently seeking local input on the potential projects and initiatives that could benefit from this fund.

Furthermore, the developers will partner with local education providers to support local adult learning and bring critical skills to local people, as part of their Community Employment Plans.

This initiative is designed to boost employment opportunities for locals on the Botley West site, as well as other projects around the country.

Mark Owen-Lloyd, director of Botley West Solar Farm, said: "We are committed to working closely with communities around the site to ensure that they benefit meaningfully from Botley West. That is why we have put plans in place to provide discounted, clean and secure power to local residents in this era of rising energy costs."