We transform brownfield sites into clean energy hubs, delivering solar power to local communities and restoring the surrounding landscape for nature and people.
At GEDG, renewable energy is more than a power source, it’s a catalyst for regeneration. By repurposing legacy industrial sites, we create spaces that generate clean energy, enhance biodiversity, and provide lasting benefits for local communities.
At GEDG, renewable energy is more than a power source, it’s a catalyst for regeneration. By repurposing legacy industrial sites, we create spaces that generate clean energy, enhance biodiversity, and provide lasting benefits for local communities.
Whitehead: A Case Study in Green Transformation
Our work at Whitehead includes:
Whitehead, once the spoil tip of Astley Green Colliery, spans over 500 acres. For decades, it served as a landfill site before being mothballed in 2012. When GEDG acquired the site in July 2022, we saw an opportunity to turn a forgotten relic of the fossil fuel era into a symbol of sustainability.
Clean Energy Generation: Harnessing recycled landfill gas and installing a 10MW solar farm to power local homes and businesses.
Biodiversity Restoration: Developing a landscape-scale restoration plan in partnership with Wigan Council.
Pollution Prevention: Implementing measures to stop contaminants from entering the environment.
Beyond Energy: A Living Green Heart
Whitehead’s regeneration goes far beyond energy production. Plans are underway to create a wildlife reserve with high levels of public access, offering:
Community Benefits: Improved physical and mental well-being through access to nature.
Biodiversity Gains: A mosaic of wetlands, grasslands, woodlands, and open habitats to support diverse wildlife.
Climate Resilience: Ecosystem services such as floodwater retention, urban cooling, and air quality improvement.
This transformation will also establish Whitehead as a key Habitat Bank for Greater Manchester, supporting urban renewal and sustainable growth.
