Connecting to the Grid
At this stage, we have shown a wide cable search corridor on the map, whilst we assess the preferred route for these. These cables, that link the sites together and link the Project to the National Grid, will be underground.
We have selected this area to minimise ecological impact and preserve cultural heritage by avoiding designated ecological areas, mature and historic woodlands, listed buildings, scheduled monuments, and conservation areas. Additionally, we have aimed to reduce the cable length and the number of crossings over roads, railways, watercourses, and hedgerows as much as possible.
We are now carrying out studies to refine the corridor so we can determine the exact route that link the sites together and link the Project to the National Grid.
We anticipate the connection for East Pye Solar would be built using underground cable installation.
Underground cables can be buried in areas without land restrictions. However, after the land is restored, restrictions may be applied to avoid the risk of cables being disturbed or damaged.
What is a route corridor?
A route corridor is a broad ribbon of land through which an electrical connection could be routed. The corridor may vary in width depending on a range of factors including the location of:
Built up areas where people live
Infrastructure including roads and railway lines.
Physical landscape features as well as other features that may be sensitive in terms of ecology, heritage or landscape
Protected sites including nature conservation areas
