Mini solar power station plan for Thorganby turf firm

Plans are afoot to turn an agricultural field near Thorganby into a small-scale solar power station.

Lindum Seeded Turf has applied to district planners for permission to erect a photo-voltaic array (that's solar panels to you and me) capable of generating 96kW from power of the sun's radiation.

The application, which is currently open for public consultation, says electricity generated by the panels will be used to extract water from an on-site borehole. Water extracted from the borehole is will then be used to irrigate the firm's turf crop as well as provide water to maintain a nearby habitat for wildfowl.

The company says the borehole is a vital part of the operation of the business, but uses a significant amount of electricity to keep the water flowing. Allowing the installation of the panels will allow Lindum to produce they own electricity in a more sustainable way.

Anybody wishing to comment on the plans should contact Selby District Council by Thursday, November 26th.