Views on renewable energy and energy security Q1. For each of the following statements, please tell us whether you agree or disagree with them.
Please tick one option per statement.
Views on solar in Suffolk
Connection corridors The development will include a grid connection that we currently anticipate to be up to 1km. It would run from the site via underground cables to the point of connection at the Yaxley 400kV National Grid substation. The main sites comprising the energy farm will also be connected by underground cables.
Local environment and landscape We are in the process of preparing our Environmental Impact Assessment Scoping Report, which will help inform the Preliminary Environmental Information Report (PEIR).
The scoping process plays a critical role in identifying the key environmental topics and potential impacts that need to be assessed in detail as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
Using this foundation, the PEIR will provide an initial assessment of the potential environmental impacts and opportunities associated with the Project.
Q7. Do you have any suggestions for enhancing biodiversity or protecting wildlife habitats as part of the project? Please answer below.
Community benefit As the proposals take shape over the coming months, we will be consulting with local communities and gathering feedback on how the Project can have a positive impact in the area and benefit the local community. We encourage you to share your suggestions on initiatives that would benefit your local and regional area. Please include details of any local charities or groups which are dedicated to helping local people and improving the area.
We are committed to ensuring that the Project brings meaningful, long-term benefits to the local area beyond renewable energy generation, and we look forward to collaborating with the community to make this a reality.
Q8. What types of community benefits or initiatives would you like to see included as part of this project? Please answer below.
Our consultation Thank you for taking the time to share your views on the Project. The public consultation is a critical part of the development process and will help shape our proposals. We greatly value the local knowledge and feedback we receive, and we’ll aim to incorporate it into our proposals where practicable.
Q11. This is the first phase of our consultation. Our statutory consultation will take place at a later stage, once the project proposals have been further refined and additional technical assessments have been completed. Is there any specific information you would like us to provide at that stage? Please detail below.
Q12. We would welcome any other comments you would like to make about the Project. Please use the space below to address any topics not covered elsewhere in the feedback form.
About you You are not required to provide personal details when responding to our consultation. However, sharing this information will help us understand who has engaged with our consultation and enable us to keep you informed about the Project.
We may publish a summary of the feedback received, but we will not disclose any personal information about individuals. We will treat any responses to this question as 'special category data'. If you choose to share Equality and Diversity information, please note that you can withdraw your consent at any time.