Overview
Bury Lane is a 22.2 MW solar PV facility in the United Kingdom, owned by Vortex (formerly Sun Edison). The plant is operational and contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity.
Bury Lane is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of 22.2 MW. Owned by Vortex (formerly Sun Edison), the plant is operational and forms part of the UK's growing solar energy infrastructure. The facility's scale places it in the medium-to-large category for solar farms in the region. The UK solar sector operates under the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewables Obligation (RO), which have driven significant deployment. Bury Lane benefits from these support mechanisms, which provide revenue stability for renewable generators. The plant uses standard solar PV technology, converting sunlight directly into electricity for the grid. Solar PV facilities like Bury Lane play a key role in the UK's transition to net-zero emissions by 2050. They generate clean electricity without direct emissions, helping to displace fossil fuel generation. The plant's output contributes to local grid stability and supports the country's renewable energy targets under the Climate Change Act.
Environmental context
Solar PV installations like Bury Lane have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no air or water emissions. However, land use for solar farms can impact local habitats and visual landscapes. In the UK, solar developments are subject to planning regulations that consider ecological impacts, including biodiversity net gain requirements. The facility's location in a rural area may affect agricultural land use, but solar arrays can coexist with grazing or pollinator-friendly vegetation.
Frequently asked questions
The exact address is not publicly listed, but it is situated in a rural area.
Bury Lane is owned by Vortex (formerly Sun Edison), a company specializing in solar energy investments.
Bury Lane has a capacity of 22.2 MW, which can generate enough electricity to power thousands of homes annually, depending on sunlight conditions. Exact generation figures are not publicly available.
Solar farms in the UK operate under the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewables Obligation (RO). They must also comply with planning regulations, environmental impact assessments, and grid connection standards set by the National Grid.
Solar PV farms have low operational emissions but require land use that can affect local ecosystems. In the UK, developers must implement biodiversity net gain measures, such as planting wildflowers or creating habitats, to mitigate impacts.