Granville Road Solar Farm - 5 MW Solar PV Facility in the United Kingdom

Granville Road Solar Farm is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in the United Kingdom, with coordinates 52.709100, -2.412300. Developed by Solstice Renewables, the plant has an operational capacity of 5 megawatts (MW), placing it in the small-to-medium scale category for UK solar farms. The facility is fully operational and supports the country's transition to low-carbon energy. The plant 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 technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and the UK's solar sector has grown significantly due to supportive policies and declining costs. Granville Road Solar Farm contributes to the national grid, helping to meet renewable energy targets. Environmentally, the solar farm provides clean electricity without direct emissions, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Its location in the UK benefits from moderate solar irradiance, and the facility helps diversify the energy mix. The site's land use is compatible with agricultural activities, and the project supports local energy security and sustainability goals.

Solar farms like Granville Road require land for panel installation, which can impact local ecosystems and land use. However, they produce no air or water pollution during operation and have a low carbon footprint over their lifecycle. The UK's solar resource is moderate, but the technology is well-suited to the country's climate, and projects often incorporate biodiversity measures such as wildflower meadows.