{"id":286943,"date":"2023-06-06T16:29:40","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T16:29:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandbox.lightsourcebp.com\/?post_type=project&p=286943"},"modified":"2025-11-13T10:00:24","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T10:00:24","slug":"manor-farm-eggington","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/sandbox.lightsourcebp.com\/nl\/project\/manor-farm-eggington\/","title":{"rendered":"Manor Farm Eggington solar"},"content":{"rendered":"
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2,000<\/h3>\n

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3,500<\/h3>\n

estimated tonnes of CO2e avoided annually<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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775<\/h3>\n

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Manor Farm solar producing 5MWp in Eggington, Leighton Buzzard<\/h2>\n
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The solar farm at Manor Farm was built in 2015 and designed with an extensive Biodiversity Management Plan. This included 2 new woodland areas and large areas of wildflowers which increase biodiversity levels and provide habitats for birds and invertebrates. As well as being designed to enhance local biodiversity, Manor Farm is home to a flock of sheep, who graze the project and provide the landowner with an additional income stream while allowing the land to retain an agricultural use.<\/p>\n

The site was developed by Lightsource in 2014, and is managed by our in-house teams. The solar project is a frequent destination for site visits, welcoming everyone from Lightsource bp interns and new starters to MPs and trade associations.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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