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.

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.

Should a solar farm be built in St Clement?

Planning approval has been granted for a solar farm in St Clement and an application has been submitted for a site at Sorel. The National Trust objected to the Sorel site on the grounds that it would have a "substantial adverse effect" on the area.

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.