Between 50% and 100% of occupiers’ energy needs will be met by renewables at the park
Waste heat and water produced by some occupiers can be diverted to the hydroponic farms, making them even more sustainable
Co-location allows the cost of developing the energy park’s vital infrastructure to be shared amongst the occupiers
The Energy Park Concept
HOW?
Will we deliver
KEttering energy Park
Commitment
Planning
The Energy Park proposals will be subject to a planning application, which is due to be submitted later this year, The application will follow the principles set out in the Masterplan which has been informed by the public consultation
The consented 40MW solar farm will enhance energy security
The consent for advanced agriculture will boost food security
The Energy Criteria will form a planning condition for any planning permission controlling the type of business allowed to come to the site
We’re also responding to local concerns…
Maximum building height reduced from 30m to 25m
22.5% reduction in sq ft allocated for employment to 302,000 sq m
Reduced the proportion of warehouse/B8 uses to no more than 50%
Increased space for more energy infrastructure
Investment
The success of the energy park will be secured by private sector partners investing in…
