Overview
Land West of Roberts Wall Far is a 2.5 MW solar PV facility in the United Kingdom, operated by Navitas Project. It contributes to the UK's renewable energy capacity under the Contracts for Difference scheme.
Land West of Roberts Wall Far is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of 2.5 megawatts (MW). This small-scale solar installation is owned and operated by Navitas Project, contributing to the UK's growing renewable energy portfolio. The facility is operational and supports local electricity generation from solar power. The UK solar sector operates under the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, which provides stable revenue for low-carbon electricity. Solar PV installations like this one benefit from the UK's Renewable Obligation and feed-in tariff legacy, though new large-scale projects now compete in CfD auctions. The 2.5 MW capacity places this facility in the small-to-medium scale range, typical for ground-mounted solar arrays in rural or semi-rural settings. Solar PV plays a key role in the UK's net-zero emissions target by 2050, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. This facility's location in a temperate maritime climate means moderate solar irradiance, but advances in panel efficiency make such projects viable. The electricity generated feeds into the local grid, supporting regional energy needs and reducing carbon emissions.
Environmental context
Solar PV installations like Land West of Roberts Wall Far have low operational emissions but require land use for panel arrays. In the UK, ground-mounted solar farms can impact local landscapes and biodiversity, though careful siting and habitat management can mitigate effects. The facility's location in a rural area may involve agricultural land conversion, but dual-use (agrivoltaics) is increasingly considered. Grid integration of variable solar power requires balancing with other sources or storage.
Frequently asked questions
Land West of Roberts Wall Far is a solar PV facility located in the United Kingdom, with coordinates approximately 51.6712° N, -4.7464° W.
The facility has a capacity of 2.5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar installation.
The facility is owned and operated by Navitas Project, a renewable energy developer.
The UK supports solar PV through the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, which provides stable revenue for low-carbon electricity, alongside previous mechanisms like the Renewable Obligation and feed-in tariffs.
Solar PV generates electricity with zero operational emissions, helping the UK meet its net-zero target by 2050. It reduces reliance on fossil fuels and can be sited on low-grade land to minimize agricultural impact.