Overview
Tump Solar Farm is a 5 MW operational solar PV facility in the United Kingdom, owned by Green Energy UK Direct. It contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity.
Tump Solar Farm is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in the United Kingdom, owned by Green Energy UK Direct. With a capacity of 5 MW, it represents a small-scale solar installation within the UK's renewable energy landscape. The facility operates under the UK's regulatory framework, which includes the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewables Obligation (RO), supporting the deployment of low-carbon electricity. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and the UK's solar capacity has grown significantly, reaching over 14 GW by 2023. Tump Solar Farm contributes to the UK's target of net-zero emissions by 2050 by generating clean electricity. Its output helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and supports local grid stability. The facility is part of a broader trend of distributed solar generation across the UK.
Environmental context
Solar farms like Tump Solar Farm require land for panel installation, which can impact local land use and visual amenity. In the UK, solar developments are often sited on agricultural land, balancing energy generation with food production. The environmental benefits include zero greenhouse gas emissions during operation and reduced air pollution compared to fossil fuel plants.
Frequently asked questions
Tump Solar Farm is located in the United Kingdom, with coordinates approximately 51.6451° N, -2.6530° W.
Tump Solar Farm has a capacity of 5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic installation.
Tump Solar Farm is owned by Green Energy UK Direct, a company involved in renewable energy generation.
Solar farms in the UK benefit from the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewables Obligation (RO), which provide financial support for renewable electricity generation.
Solar PV generates electricity without greenhouse gas emissions, helping the UK meet its net-zero emissions target by 2050 and increasing the share of renewables in the energy mix.