The proposed solar farm would contribute towards the UK’s transition to a more secure, affordable and sustainable energy system by generating clean, homegrown electricity at a time of increasing energy demand and energy insecurity.

The proposals are also being developed with a commitment to:

• Being design led, through an in-depth understanding of the landscape, public access, visual amenity heritage environment;

• Retaining, enhancing and reinstating landscape features such as woodland and hedgerows;

• Retaining and where possible improving the on-site footpaths and bridleway, and exploring opportunities for new permissive routes;

• Delivering significant uplifts in biodiversity whilst maintaining an agricultural use of the land;

• Providing safe highway access routes and minimising construction impacts; and

• Engaging with our neighbouring communities throughout the design process.

Download the early indication of site arrangement here, noting the likely extent of panels will reduce.

Our initial outreach has focused on the small number of properties closest to the proposed site, as these are the households most likely to experience the most direct impacts.

We are also beginning engagement with local representatives such as South Mimms & Ridge Parish Council and local Ward Councillors, and other stakeholders to introduce the proposals and understand local priorities and concerns.

As part of our ongoing engagement programme, we recently held a public exhibition event with the aim of providing the wider community, local organisations, community representatives, and other interested stakeholders opportunities to learn more about the proposals, ask questions, and share feedback with the project team.

The public exhibition event was held on Friday 19th June from 3pm to 7pm at South Mimms Village Hall, Blanche Lane, South Mimms, Potters Bar, EN6 3PD.

Materials presented on the day can be found here.

Alongside the exhibition, we are continuing to expand engagement with a broader range of stakeholders as the project develops, including through meetings with parish councils, local ward councillors, and other interested parties who would like to discuss the proposals in more detail.

As is its approach to all its solar projects, Qualitas Energy seeks to develop proposals in partnership with local communities and landowners, recognising the importance of long-term stewardship and responsible engagement. As part of this commitment, Qualitas Energy operates a community benefit fund policy for its UK solar farm projects, providing £500 per installed megawatt capacity per year over the operational lifetime of a project.

For The Mymms Solar Farm, this represents a potential £1.2 million over the project’s 40-year lifetime to be invested in the local community. As the project and engagement process progresses, we will be seeking the community’s views on local priorities and how this funding could best deliver long-term local benefit.

As the project progresses, this website will be regularly updated with further information on the emerging proposals, upcoming engagement opportunities, and project contacts.