Bulphan Fen Solar Farm
On this page you can find key contact information and project updates.
Construction Update
We are now approaching the final stages of the construction process.
Images of Bulphan Fen Solar Farm site
Contact details
24-Hour Emergency Contact
Darren Blythin
Senior Site Manager
07871 735536
Darren.Blythin-External@ibvogt.com
General Enquiries
Peter Elms
Communications Lead
0800 707 4146
contact@bulphanfensolarfarm.com
Indicative Timeline
Site Preparing & Groundworks | Complete
Site cleared of any existing structures or vegetation
Framing Installation | Complete
Strong and durable frames made from high-quality materials
Specially designed for specific climate and weather conditions at the site
Expert technicians use specialised equipment to drive the frames into the ground
This process ensures suitability and longevity of the solar farm
Cabling & Trenching | Complete
Trenches are carefully planned and marked out
Digging is carried out using specialised machinery to minimise damage to the surrounding environment
Cables are laid out in the trenches and protected using conduit or other protective materials
Trenches are then backfilled and compacted to protect the cables
Panel Assembly | Complete
Solar panels are placed onto the frames and securely fastened
Panels are position to ensure optimal exposure to the sun
Technicians ensure proper spacing and alignment between the panels and frames
Final checks are performed to ensure panels are functioning properly and securely mounted
Electrical Component Foundation Preparation and Installation | Complete
Preparation: Clearing of site, excavation, compacting of soil
Installation: Mounting of pre-fabricated components and assembly of an on-site built components
Security Installation | Complete
Installation of security fence around the solar farm boundary (March - May 2023)
Placement of CCTV cameras to monitor fence line and interior of site (July - August 2023)
High Voltage Works | Ongoing
Carried out by licensed electrical engineers
Necessary for solar farm to generate and transmit electricity
Commissioning | Ongoing
Final testing of solar farm equipment and systems
Connection of solar farm to the electrical grid
Construction Decommissioning & Civil Works | Ongoing
Removing construction equipment from site
Restoration of site and road system to original state (within a month of construction completion)
Landscaping (According to Planting Season) | Ongoing
Seeding and planting of site and boundaries
Implementation of a custom planting plan
Planting at the next suitable opportunity if outside of ideal planting seasons