Overview
Nancrossa Farm solar park is a 6 MW Solar PV facility in the United Kingdom, operational under the ownership of Second Solar Project.
Nancrossa Farm solar park is a 6 MW Solar PV facility located in the United Kingdom. The plant is operational and owned by Second Solar Project. As a medium-scale solar installation, it contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity. The facility operates under the UK's regulatory framework, which includes the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme supporting low-carbon electricity generation. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and this plant's capacity of 6 MW places it in the small-to-medium scale range for UK solar farms. The solar park supports the UK's transition to net-zero emissions by generating clean electricity. It avoids greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuel generation and contributes to the national grid's decarbonization. The site's location in Cornwall benefits from relatively high solar irradiance for the UK.
Environmental context
The solar park is located in a rural area of Cornwall, which has a mix of agricultural land and natural habitats. Solar farms can impact land use and local ecosystems, but proper siting and management can minimize effects. The facility's operation displaces fossil fuel generation, reducing air pollution and carbon emissions.
Frequently asked questions
Nancrossa Farm solar park is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in Cornwall near the coordinates 50.1601, -5.1833.
The solar park has a capacity of 6 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar installation.
The facility is owned by Second Solar Project.
Solar parks 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 older projects.
By generating solar electricity, the park reduces reliance on fossil fuels, cutting greenhouse gas emissions and supporting the UK's net-zero target.