Overview
Northwick Estate (Extension) is a 2.2 MW solar PV facility in the United Kingdom, operated by Northwick Power Ltd. It contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the UK's regulatory framework.
Northwick Estate (Extension) is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of 2.2 MW. The plant is owned and operated by Northwick Power Ltd and is currently operational, adding to the UK's distributed solar generation portfolio. The facility operates under the UK's renewable energy framework, which includes the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewable Obligation (RO) program. As a small-to-medium scale solar installation, it benefits from the UK's supportive policies for low-carbon electricity generation, including streamlined grid connection processes for sub-5 MW projects. Solar PV installations like Northwick Estate (Extension) play a role in decarbonizing the UK's electricity grid. The plant's location in the Cotswolds area aligns with regional renewable energy targets, though solar farms in this region must consider visual impact and land-use compatibility with agricultural activities. The facility contributes to local clean energy supply and supports the UK's net-zero emissions goal by 2050.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of the Cotswolds, a region known for its agricultural landscape and natural beauty. Solar PV installations here require careful siting to minimize visual impact and land-use conflicts. The UK's planning framework for solar farms emphasizes biodiversity net gain and dual-use (agrivoltaics) where possible. The plant's 2.2 MW capacity represents a modest contribution to local renewable energy generation, offsetting a portion of regional electricity demand.
Frequently asked questions
Northwick Estate (Extension) is a solar PV facility located in the United Kingdom, near the Cotswolds area, with coordinates 52.0196° N, -1.8032° W.
The facility has a capacity of 2.2 MW, making it a small-to-medium scale solar installation typical of distributed generation in the UK.
The plant is owned and operated by Northwick Power Ltd, a company involved in renewable energy generation in the UK.
The UK supports solar PV through the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewable Obligation (RO) program, which provide revenue stability for low-carbon electricity generation.
The facility adds 2.2 MW of clean energy capacity, supporting the UK's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and increasing the share of renewables in the electricity mix.