Jersey solar culture

What do people in Jersey think about solar farms?

Jersey Electricity (JE) is asking people in St Mary what they think about proposals for two solar farms. The solar farms would produce enough energy to power nearly 1,200 homes in Jersey, said JE. Land earmarked for the siting of the panels would continue to be used for grazing and growing crops, it said.

Are there plans to build a solar farm in Jersey?

Concerns have been raised over plans to build six solar farms across Jersey. The first site is nearing completion at St Clement and two other sites have passed the planning stage, with building work expected to begin in early 2025.

Could a solar farm boost jersey's energy security?

Bosses said the plans for the 2.7 hectare site, meant electricity would be returned to the grid in a process which would "increase Jersey's energy security" A solar farm in Jersey could power 17% of the parish's homes if planning is approved, electricity bosses say.

Could St Clement be Jersey's first ground-mounted solar farm?

Land south of Rue du Moulin à Vent, St Clement, could be the site for Jersey’s first ground-mounted solar farm if plans by Jersey Electricity get the go-ahead.

Does Jersey electricity want to protect green space?

Steve Tanner, head of capital delivery for Jersey Electricity (JE), said the company wanted to "protect green space on the island" and "the total of all six sites is only 0.8% of the total agricultural land available". Ms Layzell said: "These fields in St Mary are in the top 50% of land for Jersey Royals.

Will a ground-based solar installation at Mont Fondon increase Jersey's energy security?

Jersey Electricity (JE) is inviting St Peter parishioners to attend a consultation for a ground-based solar installation at Mont Fondon. Bosses said the plans for the 2.7 hectare site, meant electricity would be returned to the grid in a process which would "increase Jersey's energy security".