Overview
Brook Hall Farm (resubmission) is a 4.7 MW solar PV facility in the United Kingdom, operated by South West Solar Parks. It contributes to the UK's renewable energy targets under the Contracts for Difference scheme.
Brook Hall Farm (resubmission) is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of 4.7 MW. The plant is owned and operated by South West Solar Parks (Brook Hall Farm SPV) and is currently operational. As a medium-scale solar installation, it plays a role in diversifying the UK's renewable energy mix. The facility operates under the UK's regulatory framework for renewable energy, which includes the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewables Obligation. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and the UK's solar capacity has grown significantly, supported by government policies aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The plant's capacity of 4.7 MW places it in the small-to-medium scale range for solar farms in the UK. Environmentally, solar PV facilities like Brook Hall Farm contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity generation. The plant's location in the UK benefits from moderate solar irradiance, and its operation supports local grid stability. The facility also aligns with the UK's commitment to increasing renewable energy generation as part of its Climate Change Act targets.
Environmental context
Solar PV installations in the UK are typically sited on agricultural or brownfield land, balancing energy generation with land-use considerations. The environmental impact includes land use change and potential visual effects, but these are managed through planning regulations. The UK's solar farms also support biodiversity through habitat management, though specific practices vary by site.
Frequently asked questions
Brook Hall Farm (resubmission) is a solar PV facility located in the United Kingdom, with coordinates approximately 51.28° N, -2.214° W.
Brook Hall Farm has a capacity of 4.7 MW, making it a medium-scale solar installation in the UK.
The facility is owned by South West Solar Parks (Brook Hall Farm SPV), a special purpose vehicle for the project.
The UK supports solar PV through the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewables Obligation, which provide financial incentives for renewable electricity generation.
Solar PV helps the UK meet its target of net-zero emissions by 2050 by generating clean electricity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and supporting grid decarbonization.