Project status
Construction phase
Solar capacity
25 megawatt (MW)
Operational period
Up to 35 years
Energy generation
Powering around 9,600 homes
Community Benefit
Community Benefit Fund set up to promote sustainable development in the local community
About the Project
Voltalia UK Ltd (‘Voltalia’) is currently constructing Eastgate Solar Farm, which is a 30MW solar energy development located adjacent to Stoney Haggs Road and approximately 3.3 kilometres to the south of Scarborough.
Eastgate Solar Farm was granted planning permission in July 2022 by Scarborough Borough Council* (application reference. 21/01919/FL). Documents submitted for the planning application can be viewed on the North Yorkshire Council Online Planning Register.
*Scarborough Borough Council was abolished in April 2023 and now forms part of North Yorkshire Council.
Community benefits
As a renewable energy developer and provider, we want each of our projects to not only help improve the global environment by reducing carbon emissions but also help to improve the local environment.
We are committed to providing environmental, social and economic benefits to the communities where our projects are based and encourage communities to engage with us on their needs and aspirations.
Community Benefit Fund
Working with Local Suppliers
Enhancing habitat for species
Educational visits to local schools and the project
We would love to hear from local residents, groups and businesses on how the project could benefit you. If you have any ideas or opportunities, please let us know by emailing eastgate@voltalia.com.
Community Benefit Fund
If you’re a community group or voluntary organisation local to Eastgate Solar Farm, you can apply for funding as part of our Community Benefit Fund. The online fund page can be accessed here.
Please note, the fund is now closed for applications and will reopen once the project becomes operational.
We encourage applications from projects which:
- Protect and/or enhance the local natural environment, in a sustainable way
- Address climate change through long-term initiatives such as increasing biodiversity, energy efficiency or enhancing natural spaces
- Promote environmentally sustainable community facilities, activities and green spaces
- Promote local skills, education and employment in the environmental and sustainability sector
How to apply
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Visit our fund page on BizGive
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Complete application form and submit
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A panel will review your application and decide whether to grant funding
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Receive funding and make a difference to your local community
Please contact support@bizgiveworld.com if you require support with your application.
Project updates
We will be posting further updates here as the project progresses. If you’d like to receive regular updates, please contact us via eastgate@voltalia.com.
Contact us
If you have any questions, or would like to know more about the project, please contact us via eastgate@voltalia.com.
You can also submit feedback or your questions on the project through our engagement platform which can be accessed by clicking on, or scanning the QR code below.
About Voltalia
Voltalia is an international energy and service provider in the renewable energy market operating across three continents and in over 20 countries. Since Voltalia was founded in 2005, it has grown to be a world leading Independent Power Producer (IPP) developing, constructing and operating wind, solar, hydro, biomass and storage projects.
Find out more at www.voltalia.com
2.37GW of projects in operation globally
16.6GW of projects in the pipeline
Over 1850 employees worldwide
As a mission-driven company*, Voltalia is fully committed to its purpose to improve the global environment whilst fostering local development. All of our sites will contribute towards addressing national and local electricity needs by generating an affordable and renewable source of clean energy.
* Voltalia became a Mission-driven Company in May 2021. The company has registered in its by-laws a purpose and environmental and social objectives. Find out more on the Voltalia website.
