Alleston Solar Farm

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We have created this website to provide information about our plans for Alleston Solar Farm, that have now been approved by Planning and Environment Decision Wales (PEDW).

About Alleston Solar Farm

Alleston Solar Farm is a project set on approximately 100ha (247 acres) of agricultural land between Lamphey and Pembroke, close to the Pembroke Dock-Carmarthen railway line. The site was carefully chosen for its potential to deliver renewable electricity to the grid, helping meet national and local renewable energy targets.

Solar power is a crucial technology to help overcome our energy security and climate challenges. Alleston solar farm will contribute to the delivery of the UK, Welsh Government and Pembrokeshire County Council policy objectives, diversify the energy mix, and facilitate the transition to low carbon energy, whilst decreasing the dependency on fossil fuels. 

Alleston Solar Farm has potential for export of around 30MW at peak capacity, powering up to 14,000 Welsh homes every year (based on average Welsh domestic consumption of 3,325kWh per year). 
 
The project will deliver a Community Benefit Fund over the course of its 40-year lifetime to benefit local projects and initiatives including education, energy efficiency, environmental improvements, and improved community facilities. 

Planning approval

An application for Alleston Solar Farm was submitted to PEDW in December 2024, with planning consent granted by Planning Inspectors appointed by Welsh Government Ministers.  

Statkraft has worked to engage with local communities and residents throughout the development of the project, holding early engagement consultation events in Pembroke, Pembroke Dock and Lamphey in Autumn 2023. In October and November 2024, statutory pre-application consultant events were held in Pembroke and Lampey showcasing updated plans, which incorporated changes following the community’s feedback. 

In addition to producing clean, home-grown energy, this new solar farm will also provide a number of other benefits, including enhanced local biodiversity, a re-routed public right of way, a new orchard, and approximately 1.4km of new hedgerow planting. 

Alleston Solar Farm will also deliver annual Community Benefit Funding during its 40-year operational period. Construction is expected to begin in 2028. 

Get In Touch

Questions and comments on the project can be submitted through the Get In Touch page or contact us by email at UKprojects@statkraft.com, by post at FREEPOST Statkraft or by phone on 0800 772 0668.

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