Welcome to Bodelwyddan Solar and Energy Storage
The Bodelwyddan Solar & Energy Storage project is a new renewable energy scheme with solar and battery storage on the border of Conwy and Denbighshire, North Wales.
The project will provide a source of renewable energy generation and storage to help reduce carbon emissions and contribute to the Government’s target of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
The project directly supports the UK Government’s commitment to making the UK a clean energy superpower by tripling solar power generated by 2030.
As part of the planning process, we are consulting with the local community to get their thoughts and ideas on the emerging proposals.
About us
The Bodelwyddan Solar and Energy Storage project is being developed by Bodelwyddan Solar & Energy Storage Limited, part of Island Green Power (IGP). Established in 2013, we are a leading developer of utility-scale solar projects and battery storage systems. We have successfully delivered over 34 solar projects worldwide with more than 1GW of energy capacity including 17 projects across the United Kingdom and Ireland.
We deliver renewable energy solutions that create lasting value for the communities we serve, protecting the environment while fostering economic growth and energy independence.
In the UK, we are contributing to the goal of becoming a clean energy superpower and achieving net zero by 2050. We are also contributing to the Welsh Government’s net-zero goals.
The Project
The Bodelwyddan Solar and Energy Storage project will consist of a solar farm located to the northwest of Bodelwyddan, which could generate up to 110MW of electricity, and a battery energy storage system (BESS) site to the south of St Asaph Business Park which can store up to 110 MW of electricity.
The two sites are separate but will be connected via underground cables.
The point of connection is Bodelwyddan substation, which is adjacent to the BESS site.
Solar Site
- The solar site is located at Land at Rhuddlan Road and has an overall area of 153.79 hectares.
- According to our soil surveys, over 95% of the site is in on Grade 3b or below agricultural land and as such is not farmed as Best and Most Versatile (BMV) land.
- There is also an existing solar farm in the southern section of the site which has been operational since 2015.
BESS Site
- The Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) site is located on Land adjacent to the west of Bodelwyddan substation, south of St Asaph Business Park.
- It has an overall area of 6.52 hectares.
- The site is located on Grade 3b and below agricultural land (not BMV).
- The BESS will be connected to the solar site by around 5km of underground cabling. The cable route is yet to be determined, with assessments still ongoing.
The Opportunity
Bodelwyddan Solar and Energy Storage project consists of two elements – a solar site and a battery energy storage system (BESS) site.
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The solar site could:
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Generate up to 110MW of electricity
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Save up to 35,569 tonnes of CO² per year
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Provide enough power to meet the annual electricity demands of 26,657 homes.
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The BESS site could:
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Store up to 110MW of electricity during times of high renewable energy generation and discharge it when demand is high or renewable generation is low.
Consultation
We are a community-led developer and will consult closely with local communities, stakeholders and policy makers throughout the project planning process to understand concerns then use feedback to improve our designs.
We are keen to hear your feedback on our emerging proposals. You can view our initial plans, meet our project team and provide feedback during our events:
Event 1
Wednesday 29 January
2.30pm – 7.00pm
Bodelwyddan Community Centre
Event 2
Thursday 30 January
2.00pm – 6.30pm
Towyn and Kinmel Bay Community
Resource Centre
Project timeline
December 2024
Initial pre-application engagement with Conwy County Borough, Denbighshire County Borough Councils, Planning and Environment Decisions Wales (PEDW), and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) scoping.
January - February
2025
4-week non-statutory consultation
Summer
2025
6-week statutory consultation
Late
2025
Development of National Significance (DNS) application submission
Late 2026/
Early 2027
Potential PEDW decision (based on current anticipated consenting timescales)
Late 2027/
Early 2028
Construction period of circa 12-24 months
2029
Agreed grid connection. Earliest possibility for project to be fully operational.
Document Library
FAQ's
Have your say
As well as providing feedback during the community consultation events on 29 and 30 January 2025, you can let us know what you think of the emerging proposals for Bodelwyddan Solar and Energy Storage by:
- Feedback form
- contact@bodelwyddansolar.co.uk
- 01745 770513
- Freepost GRASSHOPPER CONSULT (no stamp or further address required)
Please submit your feedback by Monday 10 February 2025.
If you would like to receive email updates about the project at key milestones, please register by clicking here.
These contact details will put you in touch with Grasshopper Communications who are managing the consultation on behalf of Bodelwyddan Solar & Energy Storage Limited.