Overview
Ebbsfleet Farm Solar Farm is a 4.9 MW solar PV facility in the United Kingdom, owned by GKA Limited and currently operational.
Ebbsfleet Farm Solar Farm is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of 4.9 MW. The plant is owned by GKA Limited and is currently operational, 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 plants of this scale are typical for ground-mounted installations in the UK, often situated on agricultural land and connected to the local distribution network. Ebbsfleet Farm Solar Farm supports the UK's transition to a low-carbon energy system by generating clean electricity and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Its output helps meet national renewable energy targets and contributes to local grid stability.
Environmental context
Solar farms like Ebbsfleet Farm require land use that may affect local habitats and visual landscapes. In the UK, solar developments are often sited on agricultural land, balancing energy generation with food production. The facility's location in Kent, a region with moderate solar irradiance, supports efficient energy capture while minimizing ecological disruption.
Frequently asked questions
Ebbsfleet Farm Solar Farm is located in the United Kingdom, near the town of Ebbsfleet in Kent. Its coordinates are approximately 51.3157° N, 1.3458° E.
Ebbsfleet Farm Solar Farm has a capacity of 4.9 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV installation.
Ebbsfleet Farm Solar Farm is owned by GKA Limited, a company involved in renewable energy development in the UK.
Solar farms in the UK benefit from the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewables Obligation (RO), which provide financial incentives for renewable electricity generation.
By generating clean electricity from sunlight, Ebbsfleet Farm Solar Farm reduces greenhouse gas emissions and helps the UK meet its renewable energy targets, contributing to climate change mitigation.