Overview
Hurcott Copse Solar Farm is a 10 MW operational solar PV facility in the United Kingdom, owned by Dillington Farms Ltd. It contributes to the UK's renewable energy capacity under the Contracts for Difference scheme.
Hurcott Copse Solar Farm is a 10 MW solar photovoltaic facility located in the United Kingdom, owned by Dillington Farms Ltd. The plant is operational and represents a medium-scale solar installation within the UK's growing renewable energy portfolio. The facility operates under the UK's regulatory framework, which includes the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewable Obligation (RO) for supporting low-carbon electricity generation. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and at 10 MW, this farm can power approximately 3,000 homes annually. As part of the UK's transition to net-zero emissions by 2050, Hurcott Copse Solar Farm helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and supports grid decarbonization. The site's location in Somerset benefits from favorable solar irradiance, and the facility contributes to local renewable energy targets without significant land-use conflicts.
Environmental context
Solar farms like Hurcott Copse require land for panel arrays, which can impact local ecosystems and agricultural use. However, the UK's planning framework encourages dual-use practices such as grazing beneath panels. The facility's location in a temperate climate with moderate solar resource still contributes effectively to carbon reduction goals.
Frequently asked questions
Hurcott Copse Solar Farm is located in the United Kingdom, near the village of Hurcott in Somerset, with coordinates 50.9373° N, -2.8660° W.
Hurcott Copse Solar Farm has a capacity of 10 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar installation capable of powering around 3,000 homes annually.
The facility is owned by Dillington Farms Ltd, a company involved in renewable energy development in the UK.
Solar farms in the UK benefit from the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, which provides stable revenue for low-carbon electricity, and the Renewable Obligation (RO) for larger installations. The UK aims to reach 70 GW of solar capacity by 2035.
By generating clean electricity, the farm reduces greenhouse gas emissions and supports the UK's net-zero target. Solar PV has low operational emissions and minimal water use compared to fossil fuels.