Overview
Sycamore Farm is a 20 MW solar PV facility in the United Kingdom, owned by BNRG Renewables. The plant is operational and contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity.
Sycamore Farm is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in the United Kingdom, with an installed capacity of 20 megawatts (MW). Owned by BNRG Renewables, the plant is operational and represents a medium-scale solar installation within the UK's renewable energy landscape. The facility is situated at coordinates 50.9924° N, 0.8763° E, in a region suitable for solar generation. The plant utilizes solar PV technology to convert sunlight into electricity, a well-established renewable energy source. The UK's renewable energy sector operates under frameworks such as the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewable Obligation (RO), which support the deployment of solar and other low-carbon technologies. Sycamore Farm's 20 MW capacity places it in the mid-range for utility-scale solar projects in the country. Environmentally, the facility contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity generation. Solar PV plants like Sycamore Farm have a low operational carbon footprint and help the UK meet its net-zero emissions target by 2050. The plant also supports local energy security and grid stability through distributed generation.
Environmental context
Solar PV facilities like Sycamore Farm require land for panel installation, which can impact local land use and visual amenity. However, they produce no emissions during operation and have a low water footprint. The UK's temperate climate allows for moderate solar yields, and the plant's location in southern England benefits from higher insolation levels. Proper siting and habitat management can mitigate ecological impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Sycamore Farm is located in the United Kingdom at coordinates 50.9924° N, 0.8763° E.
Sycamore Farm has an installed capacity of 20 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar PV facility.
Sycamore Farm is owned by BNRG Renewables, a renewable energy developer.
The UK supports solar energy through the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewable Obligation (RO), which provide financial incentives for low-carbon electricity generation.
Sycamore Farm generates clean electricity from solar power, helping the UK reduce carbon emissions and meet its net-zero target by 2050.