Overview
Rushmoor Lane Farm (Cheshire Coppice) is a 5 MW solar PV facility in the United Kingdom, owned by Sunsave 38 / Vogt Solar. It contributes to the UK's renewable energy capacity under the Contracts for Difference scheme.
Rushmoor Lane Farm (Cheshire Coppice) is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in the United Kingdom, with an installed capacity of 5 megawatts (MW). Owned by Sunsave 38 / Vogt Solar, the plant is operational and feeds renewable electricity into the grid. As a small-to-medium scale solar installation, it supports the UK's transition to low-carbon energy sources. The facility operates under the UK's regulatory framework for renewable energy, which includes the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme that provides price stability for low-carbon generators. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and at 5 MW, this plant can power approximately 1,500 homes annually. The UK has seen significant growth in solar capacity, driven by supportive policies and declining costs. Environmentally, the solar farm occupies agricultural land, with panels mounted on ground-mounted structures. The site's location in rural Shropshire minimizes visual impact on densely populated areas. Solar PV generation produces no emissions during operation, contributing to the UK's net-zero target by 2050. The plant also helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels for electricity generation.
Environmental context
The facility is situated on farmland in a rural area of Shropshire, England. Solar farms require land use change, but the panels are typically installed with space for grazing or biodiversity measures. The UK's temperate climate provides moderate solar irradiance, making solar PV viable. The plant avoids greenhouse gas emissions and reduces air pollution compared to fossil fuel generation.
Frequently asked questions
Rushmoor Lane Farm (Cheshire Coppice) is a solar PV facility located in the United Kingdom, near the village of Cheswardine in Shropshire.
The facility has an installed capacity of 5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar farm.
The plant is owned by Sunsave 38 / Vogt Solar, a renewable energy developer.
The UK supports solar PV through the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, which guarantees a fixed price for electricity, and through the Renewable Obligation (now closed to new entrants). Solar projects also benefit from business rates relief and planning guidance.
Solar PV generates electricity without emitting carbon dioxide or other pollutants. This 5 MW plant can offset approximately 2,500 tonnes of CO2 annually, contributing to the UK's net-zero emissions target.