Overview
Aston House Solar Farm is a 20 MW operational solar PV facility in the United Kingdom, developed by Solar Century and Magnetar Solar. It contributes to the UK's renewable energy capacity.
Aston House Solar Farm is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in the United Kingdom, with an operational capacity of 20 megawatts (MW). Developed by Solar Century and Magnetar Solar, the plant is part of the UK's growing solar energy sector, which benefits from government support through contracts for difference and renewable obligations. The facility utilizes solar PV technology to convert sunlight into electricity, feeding into the national grid. With a capacity of 20 MW, it falls within the medium-scale range for solar farms in the UK. The plant operates under the UK's regulatory framework, which includes the Renewable Obligation and Contracts for Difference schemes, providing stable incentives for renewable generation. Aston House Solar Farm contributes to the UK's target of net-zero emissions by 2050 by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Solar farms like this one also support local grid stability and reduce reliance on imported energy. The site's location in the UK benefits from moderate solar irradiance, and the facility helps meet regional renewable energy goals.
Environmental context
Solar farms like Aston House Solar Farm require land for panel installation, which can impact local land use and visual aesthetics. However, they produce no emissions during operation and have a low water footprint. The UK's temperate climate provides adequate solar resource, and the facility's design includes measures to minimize ecological disruption, such as maintaining biodiversity corridors.
Frequently asked questions
Aston House Solar Farm is located in the United Kingdom, with coordinates approximately 52.88° N, -1.74° W.
Aston House Solar Farm has an operational capacity of 20 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar PV facility.
The facility is owned by Solar Century and Magnetar Solar, two companies active in the UK renewable energy sector.
Solar farms in the UK benefit from the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewable Obligation, which provide price support and incentives for renewable electricity generation.
By generating clean electricity, Aston House Solar Farm helps reduce carbon emissions and supports the UK's target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.