Scheme Benefits

 

CLIMATE CHANGE

 

  • The Sealand Solar Scheme will directly support national and local obligations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  • The scheme will also help Flintshire to meet its solar PV renewable energy target generating capacity.
  • The 'private wire' connection to the existing MoD Sealand network will support the resilience of the national grid by reducing demand for electricity.

LOCAL ECONOMY

 

  • The Sealand Solar Scheme will provide a more economic and secure electricity supply to the businesses and activities at MoD Sealand.
  • This will help help to support local employment and growth.
  • The scheme will use brownfield land which is currently underused. 

ENVIRONMENT

 

  • The Sealand Solar Scheme will increase the species diversity and condition of the site's existing grassland habitat resulting in a Net Benefit to Biodiversity.
  • The site's contribution to the wider area’s Green Infrastructure network of natural and semi‑natural features and spaces will be increased.