Overview
Stoneshill Farm (resubmission) is a 5 MW solar PV facility in the United Kingdom, operated by Green Energy UK Direct. It contributes to the UK's renewable energy capacity under the Contracts for Difference scheme.
Stoneshill Farm (resubmission) is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of 5 megawatts (MW). This scale places it in the small-to-medium range for solar farms in the UK, which typically range from 1 MW to 50 MW. The facility is owned and operated by Green Energy UK Direct and is currently operational. The UK solar sector operates under the Contracts for Difference (CfD) regime, which provides price stability for low-carbon electricity generation. The facility benefits from the UK's Renewable Obligation (RO) and Feed-in Tariff (FiT) legacy frameworks, though newer projects often rely on CfDs. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and the UK's moderate solar irradiance supports a growing solar fleet, with over 14 GW installed as of 2023. Environmentally, the facility contributes to the UK's net-zero emissions target by 2050, displacing fossil fuel generation. Solar farms like this one have a low operational carbon footprint but require land use; Stoneshill Farm likely integrates with agricultural activities or uses non-arable land. The facility supports local grid stability and reduces reliance on imported energy.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of the UK, where solar farms can coexist with agriculture through agrivoltaics. The UK's solar resource is moderate, but the technology's low lifecycle emissions support climate goals. Land-use considerations include potential visual impact and habitat disruption, though solar farms can enhance biodiversity with proper management.
Frequently asked questions
Stoneshill Farm (resubmission) is a solar PV facility located in the United Kingdom, at coordinates 50.8783, -3.3846.
The facility has a capacity of 5 megawatts (MW), which is typical for a small-to-medium scale solar farm in the UK.
The facility is owned and operated by Green Energy UK Direct.
The UK supports solar PV through the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, which provides stable revenue for low-carbon electricity, alongside legacy programs like the Renewable Obligation and Feed-in Tariff.
By generating 5 MW of clean electricity, the facility helps the UK meet its legally binding target of net-zero emissions by 2050 and its interim goal of 70% low-carbon electricity by 2030.