Larport Solar Farm is located south of the Clay Hill Pit Substation at Dormington and received planning permission from Herefordshire County Council after community consultation. With 45MW capacity, the solar farm will generate enough to power the equivalent of up to 10,400 homes, saving around 9,432 tonnes of CO2 every year. Conrad Energy is leading the development of this site, with Green Frog Connect overseeing the EPC. The project aims to achieve a biodiversity net gain by reducing intensive farming, which supports soil health and local ecology. Wildflowers will be planted around the solar panels to enhance biodiversity and attract wildlife, while bat, bee, and bird boxes will be installed to encourage nesting and roosting. Additionally, grazing will be incorporated around and beneath the solar panels, which will be mounted at a height that allows for this practice.
