The Aldermaston Road Solar Farm would be located approximately 3.5km north of Basingstoke, north of Sherborne St John and north-west of Pamber End. The site comprises two parcels. The northern parcel consists of Land off Bramley Road and the southern parcel consists of land off Aldermaston Road. The site lies within the Parishes of Pamber and Sherborne St John. 

This proposal would be able to generate enough affordable, clean energy to provide the annual energy needs of approximately 16,000 local homes. In comparison to traditional fossil fuel generation, it is projected to reduce carbon emissions by over 1.1 million tonnes. 

The integration of battery storage will also play a crucial role in ensuring that energy is available for export when it’s most needed. This not only aids in balancing the grid but also supports the UK’s ambitions for a future powered entirely by renewable energy.

We place immense value on local input. Your feedback is integral to our process, and it will significantly influence the refinement of our final proposals.

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The UK is committed to achieving a fully decarbonised power system by 2035, a goal that hinges on embracing and expanding reliable, affordable, and clean energy solutions like solar power. In alignment with this, Hampshire County Council, having declared a climate emergency in 2019, has set an ambitious Climate Change Action Plan, aiming for the District to become carbon neutral by 2050. Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council also declared a climate emergency in 2019 but set even more urgent timescales of a net zero carbon Borough by 2030. Projects like the Aldermaston Road Solar Farm will contribute significantly to both local, and national climate commitments.