Overview
Barvills Solar Farm (resubmission) is a 5 MW operational solar PV facility in the United Kingdom, developed by BE Renewables/Barvills Solar Limited.
Barvills Solar Farm (resubmission) is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in the United Kingdom. With a capacity of 5 MW, it represents a small-to-medium scale solar installation contributing to the country's renewable energy generation. The facility operates under the UK's regulatory framework for renewable energy, which includes the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewables Obligation (RO). Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and this plant's capacity is typical for a ground-mounted solar farm in the UK, often sited on agricultural land. As a solar farm, Barvills Solar Farm generates clean electricity without direct emissions, supporting the UK's net-zero targets.
Environmental context
Solar farms like Barvills require land use that may affect local habitats and visual landscapes. In the UK, solar developments are subject to planning regulations that consider ecological impacts, such as biodiversity net gain and agricultural land quality. The site's location in southeast England, a region with moderate solar irradiance, supports efficient energy generation while balancing land-use priorities.
Frequently asked questions
Barvills Solar Farm (resubmission) is located in the United Kingdom, with coordinates approximately 51.4721 N, 0.4234 E.
The facility has a capacity of 5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV installation.
The facility is owned by BE Renewables/Barvills Solar Limited.
Solar farms in the UK benefit from the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewables Obligation (RO), which provide financial support for renewable electricity generation.
Solar PV panels convert sunlight directly into electricity via photovoltaic cells. The generated power is fed into the local grid, contributing to the UK's renewable energy supply.