From Land to Legacy with REG Power
Our partnerships with landowners are essential to achieving Net Zero for the UK. By using your land, you can create lasting community impact and unlock new income opportunities.
Paul Adkins is the landowner of Strath Tirry Woodlands and bought the property with a view to moving to the area. Paul is keen to invest locally and has committed to donating the equivalent of one year of Community Benefit Funding from the project into a Local Infrastructure Fund for the benefit of the immediate local residents.
Benefits
Our partnerships with Landowners are integral to our business and that is exactly how we operate. Leasing your land provides untapped income and gives you an opportunity to help the UK achieve Net Zero and also provide a lasting impact on local communities.
Economic Growth
Renewable energy projects generate a steady income stream, diversifying land revenue and providing long-term financial benefits to landowners.
Environmental Impact
Hosting wind or solar projects actively contributes to reducing carbon emissions, helping combat climate change and supporting a greener future.
Community Strength
These projects foster stronger community ties by promoting local involvement, creating jobs and supporting energy independence.
Enhanced Land Ecology
Sustainable energy sites often improve local biodiversity, providing natural habitats and supporting ecological balance.
Is My Land Suitable?
Unfortunately, there are some restrictions on land that is suitable for renewables development. Here are some of the requirements that must be met in order to create a viable project.
In the case of both wind and solar projects, we must avoid areas of natural beauty, national parks, or culturally significant sites with high ecological sensitivity, such as protected wildlife habitats.
In the case of both wind and solar projects, we must avoid areas of natural beauty, national parks, or culturally significant sites with high ecological sensitivity, such as protected wildlife habitats.
Wind Project Suitability
Available Land:
A minimum of 250 acres in order to build a viable project
Wind Speed:
A minimum average wind speed of 7.5 m/s at turbine hub height is usually required for viability.
Grid Connection:
Proximity to grid infrastructure to minimise connection costs, which depends on project size and connection voltage.
Access:
Good transport access for construction and maintenance of large, modern wind turbines.
Buffer Zones:
Setbacks from residential areas, roads, and airports to minimise noise, shadow flicker and to address other safety concerns.
Environmental Considerations:
Avoiding bird migration paths, habitats for protected species, and other sensitive ecological zones.
Solar Project Suitability
Available Land:
A minimum of 100 acres in order to build a viable project
Sunlight Exposure:
High solar irradiation levels with minimal shading from surrounding structures or trees.
Soil Quality:
Preferably non-agricultural land or land of low agricultural value, but we are looking to develop agri-voltaic projects (essentially where solar generation and farming co-exist) to mitigate this risk.
Grid Connection:
Close (<10km) proximity to substations or grid infrastructure for cost-effective connection.
Drainage:
Good drainage to prevent waterlogging, which could impact equipment efficiency.
Accessibility:
Adequate transport routes for delivering solar panels and equipment.
Environmental Considerations:
Avoiding habitats for protected species, and other sensitive ecological zones.
If you don’t know the size of your land, use this handy guide.
If you are unsure of how much land you have available, please use this guide below to understand if you may be applicable.
Note: The rings are based on acreage.
Note: The rings are based on acreage.