Overview
Crundale / Fenton Home Farm (extension) is a 5.9 MW solar PV facility in the United Kingdom, owned by Vogt Solar. It is operational and contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity.
Crundale / Fenton Home Farm (extension) is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in the United Kingdom, with coordinates 51.8236° N, -4.9284° W. Owned by Vogt Solar, the plant has an installed capacity of 5.9 megawatts (MW), placing it in the small-to-medium scale range for solar farms in the UK. The facility is operational and supports the nation's transition to low-carbon energy sources. The plant operates under the UK's regulatory framework for renewable energy, which includes the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewable Obligation (RO) program. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and the UK's solar capacity has grown significantly, supported by government incentives and declining costs. The 5.9 MW capacity is typical for a ground-mounted solar installation on agricultural land. This facility contributes to the UK's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Solar farms like this one provide clean electricity to the grid, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. The environmental benefits include lower greenhouse gas emissions and improved air quality, though land-use considerations are part of the planning process.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Pembrokeshire, Wales, where agriculture is the primary land use. Solar farms can have visual impacts on the landscape, but they also offer dual land use opportunities such as grazing. The UK's temperate climate provides moderate solar irradiance, making solar PV a viable renewable source. Grid integration is managed through local distribution networks, and the plant helps meet regional renewable energy targets.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in the United Kingdom, near the town of Crundale in Pembrokeshire, Wales, at coordinates 51.8236° N, -4.9284° W.
The solar PV facility has an installed capacity of 5.9 megawatts (MW), which is typical for a small-to-medium scale solar farm in the UK.
The facility is owned by Vogt Solar, a company involved in renewable energy development.
The UK supports solar PV through the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewable Obligation (RO) program, which provide financial incentives for renewable electricity generation.
Solar PV generates clean electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The UK aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, and solar capacity helps meet this goal by displacing fossil fuel generation.