Introduction
Ampyr Solar Europe (ASE) is putting together proposals for a solar development (including battery storage) approximately 1.5 kilometres to the southwest of the village of Sutton-on-the-Forest, in North Yorkshire. The proposed site is around 101 hectares in size and the solar development itself would be approximately 85 hectares within the site. The development will be a major step towards creating a sustainable future for North Yorkshire, generating clean energy to power homes and businesses.
Who is the developer?
This project is being developed by AMPYR Solar Europe, a major new European solar enterprise. Ampyr Solar Europe was created in 2021 through the merger of NaGa Solar with the existing Ampyr Energy UK joint venture between AGP Group and Hartree Partners. Ampyr Solar Europe operates across Germany, UK and the Netherlands, with a 7+ GW (Gigawatt) solar portfolio in development.
The proposed development is anticipated to supply the electricity needs of approximately 24,400 homes a year
The clean energy generated could save up to 21,000 tonnes of CO2 per year, which adds up to just over 950,000 tonnes of CO2 over the next 50 years
We are exploring opportunities for biodiversity enhancement and community benefits as part of the development
The proposals support North Yorkshire Council’s ambition for North Yorkshire to be net zero carbon by 2034
