Overview
Upper Pant-Ysgawen Farm/Crumlin is a 4.9 MW solar PV facility in the United Kingdom, operated by Suncredit UK. It contributes to the UK's renewable energy capacity under the Contracts for Difference scheme.
Upper Pant-Ysgawen Farm/Crumlin is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of 4.9 MW. This small-to-medium scale installation is owned by Suncredit UK and is currently operational, supporting the country'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 and the Renewables Obligation (RO). Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and the UK's solar capacity has grown significantly, with over 14 GW installed as of 2023. The 4.9 MW scale is typical for ground-mounted solar farms in the UK, often situated on agricultural land. Environmentally, this solar farm contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity generation. It also supports the UK's target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The facility's location in Wales aligns with regional renewable energy goals, though specific grid integration and land-use impacts are managed through standard planning and environmental assessments.
Environmental context
Solar PV installations like Upper Pant-Ysgawen Farm/Crumlin have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no emissions or water use. However, land-use change and visual impact are considerations, as the facility occupies agricultural land. The UK's solar farms are typically sited to minimize ecological disruption, and biodiversity enhancements such as wildflower planting are often implemented. Grid integration challenges are managed through the national grid's capacity and storage solutions.
Frequently asked questions
Upper Pant-Ysgawen Farm/Crumlin is located in the United Kingdom, near Crumlin in Wales. The facility's coordinates are approximately 51.6718 N, -3.1523 W.
The facility has a capacity of 4.9 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV installation.
The facility is owned by Suncredit UK, a company involved in renewable energy development.
The UK supports solar PV through the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewables Obligation (RO), which provide financial incentives for renewable electricity generation. The UK aims for net-zero emissions by 2050.
Solar PV generates electricity without greenhouse gas emissions or water consumption, helping to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. It also supports national and global climate goals, though land use and visual impacts are managed through planning processes.