Holborn Renewable Energy Network
Timescales and progress
Phase 1a of the project is now underway.
From July 2021 to Summer 2022:
Drilling began in July 2021.
- Two 750 millimetre diameter boreholes will be drilled into the ground to a depth of over 280 metres
- Pumps will be installed underground to extract water from abandoned flooded mines
- Wells will be constructed
- Mine water will be tested
Drilling is expected to be complete by June 2022.
The feasibility design of the Energy Centre Network and Northern Renewable Centre of Excellence has started as part of phase 1b. This will be completed by the Autumn 2022.
Project completion:
It is expected that the overall project will be completed in 2024/2025 (subject to funding and planning).