Overview
Kirton Solar PV Farm is a 3.2 MW operational solar photovoltaic facility in the United Kingdom, developed by Ethical Power. It contributes to the UK's renewable energy capacity under the Contracts for Difference scheme.
Kirton Solar PV Farm is a solar photovoltaic facility located in the United Kingdom, with an operational capacity of 3.2 MW. Developed by Ethical Power, the plant is part of the UK's growing solar energy sector, which benefits from government support mechanisms such as Contracts for Difference (CfD) and the Renewable Obligation. The facility is situated in the East of England, a region with moderate solar irradiance suitable for solar generation. The plant utilizes solar PV technology to convert sunlight into electricity, feeding into the national grid. With a capacity of 3.2 MW, it is considered a small-to-medium scale solar farm, typical for ground-mounted installations in the UK. The UK's regulatory framework, including the CfD scheme, provides price stability for renewable generators, encouraging investment in solar projects like Kirton. Environmentally, the farm contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Solar PV farms have a low operational carbon footprint and minimal water usage. The site's land use is compatible with agricultural activities, as solar panels can be co-located with grazing or biodiversity enhancements. The facility supports the UK's target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Environmental context
The Kirton Solar PV Farm is located in a rural area of Lincolnshire, England, where land use is predominantly agricultural. Solar farms in this region can coexist with farming, providing dual land use. The environmental impact includes temporary construction disturbance and visual changes to the landscape, but operational benefits include zero emissions electricity generation and potential for biodiversity improvements through habitat management.
Frequently asked questions
Kirton Solar PV Farm is located in the United Kingdom, near the village of Kirton in Lincolnshire, East of England.
Kirton Solar PV Farm has an installed capacity of 3.2 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar installation.
The facility was developed by Ethical Power, a renewable energy company active in the UK solar market.
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, which requires suppliers to source a proportion of electricity from renewables.
By generating clean electricity, Kirton Solar PV Farm reduces reliance on fossil fuels, cutting greenhouse gas emissions. It also supports the UK's net-zero emissions target by 2050.