Bramford Solar Farm

Construction on Bramford Solar Farm will begin soon.

On this page you will be able to find key contact information and project updates.

CONSTRUCTION ROUTING MAP

We are about to start construction in September 2025 on a solar farm and battery storage located on land on land near Burstall Hill, Burstall, Suffolk, IP8 3GQ.

Verdant Energy will deliver Bramford Solar Farm and Battery Storage through the construction phase and into operations. Verdant Energy brings decades of experience in project development, delivery, and operations of renewable projects across the UK and abroad.

The Solar Farm will be connected into the
local electricity network. This will power the equivalent of 10,600 homes and displace 4,660 tonnes of CO2 every year it is in operation.

The battery storage will provide power for over 80,000 homes for a duration of 2 hours, multiple times per day.

To keep the community informed and involved we held a Public Information Event on Tuesday 15th July 2025 at Burstall Village Hall.

Please find here the boards that were presented at the event.

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Contact details

24-Hour Emergency Contact

This will be updated before construction begins.

General Enquiries

Peter Elms

Communications Lead

0800 707 4146

contact@bramfordsolarfarm.co.uk

About Bramford Solar Farm

Bramford Solar Farm is being constructed by Verdant Energy.

Verdant Energy will deliver Bramford Solar Farm through the construction phase and into operations. Verdant Energy brings decades of experience in project development, delivery, and operations of renewable projects across the UK and abroad.

Indicative Timeline

Site Preparing & Groundworks | September - October 2025

  • Access Tracks

  • Perimeter Fencing 

  • CCTV 

  • Foundations for ancillary buildings

Array Framework Installation | November 2025 - April 2026

  • Strong and durable frames made from high-quality materials are installed which are designed for specific climate and weather conditions at the site.

  • Expert technicians use specialised equipment to drive the frames into the ground

Solar Panel Array Assembly | February – April 2026

  • 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 

Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) & Connection Equipment April – June 2026

  • Ground preparation and sustainable drainage provided for the BESS and connection equipment.

  • Prefabricated Battery, PCS and MV Twin skid Units are installed along with a “customer substation” switchgear unit.

  • Cables connect the inverters and the BESS technology to the switchgear unit which will then be connected to National Grid infrastructure.

Testing and Commissioning | July - August 2026 

  • Final testing of solar farm equipment and systems

  • Connection of solar farm to the electrical grid

Landscaping (According to Planting Season) | Late 2026 - Early 2027

  • 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