Project Status
Construction phase
Solar capacity
35 megawatt (MW)
Operational period
Up to 35 years
Energy generation
Powering around 10,605 homes
About the Project
Voltalia are constructing Higher Stockbridge Solar Farm near Longburton, Sherborne in Dorset. The site is approximately 3 miles to the south of Sherborne and 5 miles to the south-east of Yeovil.
Higher Stockbridge Solar Farm was granted planning permission in December 2021 by Dorset Council (application reference. WD/D/19/003181). Documents submitted for the planning application can be viewed on 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 higherstockbridge@voltalia.com
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 the form below.
Contact us
If you have any questions, or would like to know more about the project, please contact us via higherstockbridge@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.
Higher Stockbridge Solar Farm 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 Clifton Farm 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.
