Overview
Bourne Farm is a 2.4 MW solar PV facility in the United Kingdom, operated by Farm Power Apollo. It contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the UK's regulatory framework.
Bourne Farm is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in the United Kingdom, with an installed capacity of 2.4 megawatts (MW). The plant is owned and operated by Farm Power Apollo and is currently operational, adding to the UK's growing portfolio of solar energy assets. The facility operates under the UK's renewable energy regulatory framework, which includes the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewable Obligation (RO) program. These mechanisms support the deployment of solar PV and other renewable technologies, aiming to meet the country's net-zero emissions target by 2050. At 2.4 MW, Bourne Farm is a small-to-medium scale solar installation, typical of ground-mounted or rooftop projects in the region. Solar PV plants like Bourne Farm play a key role in decarbonizing the UK's electricity grid. They generate clean electricity without direct emissions, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. The facility's location in southern England benefits from favorable solar irradiation, contributing to local renewable energy generation and supporting the UK's transition to a low-carbon energy system.
Environmental context
Solar PV installations like Bourne Farm have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no air or water emissions. However, land use for ground-mounted solar can impact local ecosystems and agricultural land. In the UK, solar farms are often sited on lower-grade agricultural land or brownfield sites to minimize conflicts.
Frequently asked questions
Bourne Farm is a solar PV facility located in the United Kingdom, with coordinates approximately 50.7756 N, -2.3952 W, in the county of Dorset.
Bourne Farm has an installed capacity of 2.4 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar installation.
Bourne Farm is owned and operated by Farm Power Apollo, a renewable energy company.
The UK supports solar PV through mechanisms like the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewable Obligation (RO), which provide financial incentives for renewable electricity generation.
Bourne Farm generates clean electricity from solar energy, helping the UK reduce carbon emissions and meet its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.