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Public consultation

The solar farm's planning submission is currently being developed.

We will be holding a public consultation at St Martin’s Public Hall on Wednesday, 10 September, between 10:30am and 7:00pm.

Belle Fontaine solar farm in numbers

Total land area

8 hectares (50 vergées)

Generation of low-carbon electricity

5.2MWp

Total no. of solar panels

8,392
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About the site

The ambition for the site is to become a European centre of excellence, research and education combining the latest agrivoltaics (the dual use of land for energy generation and farming) solar technologies and innovations. A range of solar technologies including fixed tilt solar panels, tracker solar panels and vertical panels will all be used across the site to support a variety of agricultural activities from growing crops to livestock grazing. 

The Crown and JE have been collaborating with Harper Adams, the UK’s leading university for food production and agriculture technology, with discussions progressing on how the site could become a leading example of agrivoltaics practices, sustainable food production as well as boosting Jersey’s ecotourism credentials. 

“Part of this land has been in the Crown Estate ownership for many centuries as it was part of the original ancient domain. Government House is supportive of the Island’s agricultural community and at Belle Fontaine we are seeking innovation in agriculture alongside renewable energy generation. What we aim to achieve here aligns with His Majesty King Charles’ long-held views on sustainable farming and energy. We believe this site has the potential to drive innovation in Jersey’s agricultural sector and deliver tangible benefits to the Island.” 

Receiver General Alan Blair

Ground mounted solar array at sun rise

Project status

A Planning submission for the Belle Fontaine ground-mounted solar farm is currently under development.

We’re holding a public consultation at St Martin’s Public Hall on Wednesday 10 September, from 10:30am to 7:00pm. Anyone wishing to find out more about the project is invited to come along.

Moulin A Vent Panels

Location

Our Belle Fontaine solar farm will be located in the Parish of St Martin, Jersey.

The site has been carefully selected and designed to sympathetically blend with its setting in the landscape.

· The site is home to an active farm that will continue operating.

· Location is well screened by existing dense hedgerows, minimising external views.

· Located on Crown Land to the north of Queens Valley Reservoir.

Moulin A Vent Panels

Agriculture

At Belle Fontaine, we plan to set up a diverse variety of agricultural practices, from crops to livestock grazing, with different solar technologies to support each practice.

The site also offers opportunities for research, education, and agricultural innovation.

Potential agricultural activities on Belle Fontaine include:
•  Fruit trees
•  Vine crops
•  Livestock management
•  Beehives and flowers
•  Crops such as Leafy greens
•  Brassicas
•  Root vegetables
•  Herbs

The site will be used for agriculture as well as energy generation for the 40-year life of the project. This is known as agrivoltaics.

A photo taken close to the ground of a row on newly planted hedgerow. In the background are some solar panels at the Moulin a Vent solar farm.

Biodiversity

JE’s solar projects will see improvements in soil quality, carbon sequestration, and species diversity.

Full ecological assessments are completed, which can include:

• Biodiversity Net Gain Reports
• Tree Surveys
• Soil Quality Assessments
• Bat Surveys
• Schedules of Biodiversity & Landscaping
• Habitat Management & Monitoring Plans

All sites receive native hedge reinforcement, infilling, and gapping as a minimum.

Project benefits

Potential to power the equivalent of over 800 all-electric Jersey homes

Improvements in soil quality and carbon sequestration

The site will emit zero emissions and is constructed from recyclable materials

Significant biodiversity improvements

Renewable energy production and diversification of Jersey's energy

Development process

Spring 2025

Project inception and design commenced

Autumn 2025

Public consultation period to run

Autumn 2025

Planning application to be submitted

Spring 2026

Planning decision determined

Summer 2026

Construction to commence (subject to Planning approval)

Spring 2027

Construction complete and array operational (subject to Planning approval)

2067

Solar array will be decommissioned and the field returned back to full agricultural use (subject to Planning approval)