Project status
Construction phase
Solar capacity
35 megawatt (MW)
Operational period
Up to 35 years
Energy generation
Powering around 10,605 homes
Community Benefit
Community Benefit Fund set up to promote sustainable development in the local community.
About the Project
Voltalia UK Ltd (‘Voltalia’) is constructing Clifton Farm Solar Park near Clifton Maybank in Dorset, approximately 4.5km to the south of Yeovil.
The project is currently under construction and will have an installed capacity of 35MW when operational.
Clifton Farm Solar Park was granted planning permission in May 2021 by Dorset Council (application reference. WD/D/20/001057). Documents submitted for the planning application can be viewed on the Dorset Online Planning Register.
Community benefits
As a renewable energy developer and provider, we want each of our projects to not only help improve the global environment by reducing carbon emissions but also help to improve the local environment.
We are committed to providing environmental, social and economic benefits to the communities where our projects are based and encourage communities to engage with us on their needs and aspirations.
Community Benefit Fund
Working with Local Suppliers
Enhancing habitat for species
Educational visits to local schools and the project
We would love to hear from local residents, groups and businesses on how the project could benefit you. If you have any ideas or opportunities, please let us know by emailing clifton@voltalia.com.
Community Benefit Fund
If you’re a community group or voluntary organisation local to Clifton Farm Solar Park, you can apply for funding as part of our Community Benefit Fund. The online fund page can be accessed here.
Please note, the fund is now closed for applications and will reopen once the project becomes operational.
We encourage applications from projects which:
- Protect and/or enhance the local natural environment, in a sustainable way
- Address climate change through long-term initiatives such as increasing biodiversity, energy efficiency or enhancing natural spaces
- Promote environmentally sustainable community facilities, activities and green spaces
- Promote local skills, education and employment in the environmental and sustainability sector
How to apply
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Visit our fund page on BizGive
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Complete application form and submit
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A panel will review your application and decide whether to grant funding
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Receive funding and make a difference to your local community
Please contact support@bizgiveworld.com if you require support with your application.
Project updates
We will be posting further updates here as the project progresses. If you’d like to receive regular updates, please contact us via clifton@voltalia.com.
Contact us
If you have any questions, or would like to know more about the project, please contact us via clifton@voltalia.com
You can also submit feedback or your questions on the project through our engagement platform which can be accessed by clicking on, or scanning the QR code below.
About Voltalia
Voltalia is an international energy and service provider in the renewable energy market operating across three continents and in over 20 countries. Since Voltalia was founded in 2005, it has grown to be a world leading Independent Power Producer (IPP) developing, constructing and operating wind, solar, hydro, biomass and storage projects.
Find out more at www.voltalia.com
2.37GW of projects in operation globally
16.6GW of projects in the pipeline
Over 1850 employees worldwide
As a mission-driven company*, Voltalia is fully committed to its purpose to improve the global environment whilst fostering local development. All of our sites will contribute towards addressing national and local electricity needs by generating an affordable and renewable source of clean energy.
Clifton Farm Solar Park forms part of our wider commitment of securing at least 100MW of subsidy free renewable energy for Dorset and the south-west. We are also developing other renewable energy schemes within Dorset, at Higher Stockbridge and South Farm.
* Voltalia became a Mission-driven Company in May 2021. The company has registered in its by-laws a purpose and environmental and social objectives. Find out more on the Voltalia website.
