Wheal Jane Solar PV Facility, United Kingdom | 1.42 MW

Wheal Jane is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in the United Kingdom, with an installed capacity of 1.42 megawatts. The plant is owned and operated by 35 Degrees and is currently operational, adding to the country's distributed solar generation portfolio. 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 plants of this scale are typical for ground-mounted or rooftop installations in the UK, contributing to the nation's target of net-zero emissions by 2050. As a solar PV facility, Wheal Jane generates clean electricity without direct emissions, supporting grid decarbonization. Its location in Cornwall benefits from relatively high solar irradiance for the UK. The plant's output helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and supports local energy resilience.

Solar PV installations like Wheal Jane have low operational environmental impact, though land use and visual effects are considerations. In the UK, solar farms are often sited on agricultural land, requiring careful planning to minimize habitat disruption. The facility's small scale reduces potential ecological effects, and it contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.