Overview
Hayford Farm - extension is an 8.2 MW solar PV facility in the United Kingdom, operated by Green Power. It contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the UK's regulatory framework.
Hayford Farm - extension is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of 8.2 megawatts. The plant is owned and operated by Green Power and is currently operational, adding to the nation's growing portfolio of solar energy installations. The facility operates under the UK's renewable energy regulatory framework, which includes the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewables Obligation (RO). Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and at this scale, the plant can power approximately 2,500 homes annually, contributing to grid decarbonization. As a medium-scale solar installation, Hayford Farm - extension supports the UK's target of net-zero emissions by 2050. Solar farms like this one play a key role in diversifying the energy mix, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and providing clean electricity to local communities.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of the United Kingdom, where solar PV installations are common due to available land and moderate solar irradiance. Environmental considerations for solar farms include land-use change, visual impact on the landscape, and potential effects on local biodiversity. However, solar panels have a low operational carbon footprint and no emissions during electricity generation, supporting climate goals.
Frequently asked questions
Hayford Farm - extension is a solar PV facility located in the United Kingdom, with coordinates approximately 52.6868 N, -2.9420 W.
The facility has a capacity of 8.2 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar installation.
The plant is owned and operated by Green Power, a renewable energy company.
The UK supports solar PV through the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewables Obligation (RO), which provide financial incentives for renewable energy generation.
By generating clean electricity, the facility helps reduce carbon emissions and supports the UK's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.