Overview
Rolls Royce Filton Campus Building 184 is a 1.4 MW solar PV installation in Bristol, United Kingdom. Operational and owned by Innogy, it contributes to the UK's renewable energy capacity.
Rolls Royce Filton Campus Building 184 is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Bristol, United Kingdom. With a capacity of 1.4 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that supports on-site renewable energy generation at the Rolls-Royce Filton campus. The facility operates under the UK's regulatory framework, which includes the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewable Obligation (RO) program. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and this installation is typical of rooftop or ground-mounted systems that provide clean energy for industrial or commercial sites. The plant is owned by Innogy (previously BELECTRIC Solar) and is fully operational. Its location on an industrial campus allows it to offset electricity consumption from the grid, reducing carbon emissions and supporting the UK's target of net-zero emissions by 2050.
Environmental context
Solar PV installations like this one have minimal environmental impact during operation, with no emissions or water use. However, land use and visual impact can be considerations, especially in urban or industrial settings. The facility's location on a campus minimizes additional land disturbance, and the clean energy generated helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at the Rolls-Royce Filton campus in Bristol, United Kingdom, at coordinates 51.5246, -2.5713.
The solar PV installation has a capacity of 1.4 MW, making it a small-scale renewable energy facility.
The plant is owned by Innogy (previously BELECTRIC Solar), a company specializing in renewable energy projects.
The UK supports solar PV through the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewable Obligation (RO), which incentivize renewable energy generation.
Solar PV generates clean electricity without emissions, helping the UK achieve its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 and increasing the share of renewables in the energy mix.