What We Do

The first stage of our process involves identifying viable land for solar PV and battery storage sites. We use GIS tools to determine the most suitable land and consider:

• The proximity to the available grid capacity, such as an overhead line or a substation.
• The topography of the land, such as slope angle and facing direction.
• The acreage available for development.
• The planning constraints that prohibit development, such as national parks or heritage assets

After close inspection of the land, we contact landowners to ascertain interest. Once interested, we agree commercial and legal terms so that we can continue to evaluate and develop the project.

Enray’s skilled and experienced engineers design high-quality projects which can generate significant volumes of renewable energy. During this process we work closely with the local Distribution Network Operator (DNO) to establish the most appropriate grid connection point.

In designing a solar farm, we consider physical elements such as topography, shading and proximity to houses as well as technical considerations such as using the most up to date technologies on the market. At this stage we also look at what content can be delivered by local contractors and the locally employed supply chain.

Solar farms require planning permission to be sought, usually from the local authority. As part of this process, we undertake a formal scoping exercise to determine if a statutory Environmental Impact Assessment is required.

At Enray Power, we undertake extensive environmental assessments to determine if there could be any adverse impacts to the environment. Included are assessments of visual impact, ecological impacts, impacts to heritage assets and other detailed studies.

Following this process, we apply for planning permission with the relevant authority and engage in consultation with the public and statutory bodies such as National Highways and the Environment Agency.

Leveraging our expertise in electrical engineering, the project is built, extensively tested, and commissioned into operation, producing clean energy for the local network and for businesses.

Enray Power is also an operation and maintenance contractor and therefore we can ensure the project operates within the specified parameters for the lifetime of the project.