Overview
Turves/Burtnhouse Solar Farm extension is a 4.7 MW solar PV facility in the United Kingdom, owned by Lightsource Renewable Energy. It contributes to the UK's renewable energy capacity.
Turves/Burtnhouse Solar Farm extension is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in the United Kingdom, with an operational capacity of 4.7 MW. Owned by Lightsource Renewable Energy, a leading solar developer, the facility represents a moderate-scale solar installation within the UK's growing renewable energy portfolio. The facility operates under the UK's regulatory framework, which includes the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme supporting low-carbon electricity generation. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and this extension adds to the existing solar farm's output, helping to meet the UK's net-zero emissions target by 2050. Environmentally, the solar farm contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. The site's location in the East of England benefits from relatively high solar irradiance. The facility also supports local grid stability and provides clean energy to the surrounding community.
Environmental context
Solar farms like Turves/Burtnhouse require land use, which can impact local habitats and visual landscapes. However, they produce no emissions during operation and have low water consumption. The UK's Renewable Energy Directive and CfD scheme encourage such developments to meet climate goals.
Frequently asked questions
Turves/Burtnhouse Solar Farm extension is located in the United Kingdom, near the coordinates 52.5295, -0.0262, in the East of England region.
The facility has a capacity of 4.7 MW, making it a moderate-scale solar PV installation.
The facility is owned by Lightsource Renewable Energy, a prominent solar energy developer in the UK.
The UK supports solar PV through the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, which provides stable revenue for low-carbon electricity, and the Renewable Energy Directive, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050.
Solar farms generate electricity without greenhouse gas emissions, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and have low water usage. They contribute to climate change mitigation and energy security.