Overview
Land At Court Farm is a 2.2 MW solar PV facility in the United Kingdom, operated by Sybac Solar International GmbH. It contributes to the UK's renewable energy capacity under the Contracts for Difference scheme.
Land At Court Farm is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of 2.2 megawatts (MW). This scale places it within the small-to-medium range for solar farms in the UK, which typically range from 1 MW to 50 MW. The facility is owned and operated by Sybac Solar International GmbH, a German renewable energy developer, and has been operational since its commissioning. The UK solar sector operates under the Contracts for Difference (CfD) regime, which provides stable revenue for low-carbon electricity generation. Solar PV installations benefit from the UK's Renewable Obligation and feed-in tariff schemes, though larger projects now compete in CfD auctions. The 2.2 MW capacity suggests this facility may have been developed under earlier support mechanisms or a private power purchase agreement. Solar PV plays a key role in the UK's transition to net-zero emissions, with over 14 GW installed capacity nationwide. Land At Court Farm contributes to local grid decarbonization and supports the UK's target of 70 GW solar by 2035. Its location in a rural area minimizes land-use conflict while providing clean electricity to the national grid.
Environmental context
Solar PV installations like Land At Court Farm have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no emissions or water consumption. However, land use for solar farms can impact local ecosystems and agriculture. In the UK, solar farms are often sited on lower-grade agricultural land to minimize conflict. The facility's location in a rural area likely avoids sensitive habitats, though proper site management is needed to support biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
Land At Court Farm is a solar PV facility located in the United Kingdom, with coordinates 51.4979° N, -3.5174° W.
The facility has a capacity of 2.2 megawatts (MW), placing it in the small-to-medium range for UK solar farms.
The facility is owned by Sybac Solar International GmbH, a German company specializing in renewable energy development.
Solar PV in the UK is supported by the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, which provides price stability for low-carbon electricity. Smaller projects may also benefit from the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG).
The UK aims to reach 70 GW of solar capacity by 2035 as part of its net-zero strategy. Facilities like Land At Court Farm help decarbonize the electricity grid and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.