Development
on your land

Galileo Empower work with landowners to develop solar farms on their land; we lease an area of land required for the solar farm in return for a generous rental payment for the lifetime of the development.

Through working with Galileo Empower:

  • Landowners receive an income for the 40 year lifetime of the project without any financial commitment.

  • Your participation will never cost you more than your time to meet with us.

  • 100% of the costs are funded, with no additional expense required from the landowner at any stage of the project.

  • At the end of the period, the solar farm is removed and the land restored to its former condition.

  • By hosting renewable energy on your land, you can be part of the green energy transition, lowering carbon emissions and securing the UK’s renewable energy supply.

  • Landowners can rest assured they are working with a highly capable team that prides itself on a personalised approach.

  • You’ll be partnering with a developer with a proven track record of success.

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The Development Process can be summarised into five stages.

Site Feasibility

We assess the suitability of the site for large scale solar development, considering land designations, access and agricultural land quality.

Grid Connection

Securing a grid connection is important for the viability of a site and is investigated at an early stage.

Planning

Solar farms require planning permission and, depending on the size, will either require planning permission from the Local Planning Authority (LPA) or from the Secretary of State, The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). The planning process involves several assessments; landscape, ecology, highways and ornithology amongst others are all considered in depth resulting in a well-designed solar farm. 

Construction

Once planning permission has been granted, construction of the solar farm can begin, including installation of the panels, any necessary access tracks and connection to the electricity grid.

Operation

The solar farm is operated for approximately 40 years after which the solar farm is removed and the land returned to its former condition.

If you want to know more details, please don’t hesitate to contact us.