Overview
Wisbridge Farm is a 9.3 MW solar PV facility in the United Kingdom, owned by Push Energy. It contributes to the UK's renewable energy capacity under the Contracts for Difference scheme.
Wisbridge Farm is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in the United Kingdom, with a capacity of 9.3 megawatts (MW). Owned by Push Energy, the plant is operational and contributes to the country's growing solar energy portfolio. As a medium-scale solar installation, it supports the UK's transition to low-carbon electricity generation. The facility operates under the UK's regulatory framework for renewable energy, which includes the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewables Obligation. Solar PV technology converts sunlight directly into electricity, and at 9.3 MW, Wisbridge Farm can power approximately 2,800 homes annually. The UK has seen significant solar deployment, with over 14 GW installed capacity as of 2023. Environmentally, solar farms like Wisbridge Farm help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel generation. The site's location in the East of England benefits from relatively high solar irradiance. The facility also contributes to local grid stability and supports the UK's target of net-zero emissions by 2050.
Environmental context
Solar PV installations in the UK, such as Wisbridge Farm, are typically sited on agricultural land or brownfield sites. They have a low visual impact compared to wind turbines but require land-use change. The UK's solar resource is moderate, with annual generation around 1,000 kWh per kW installed. Proper siting minimizes ecological disruption, and solar farms can coexist with grazing or biodiversity enhancements.
Frequently asked questions
Wisbridge Farm is a solar PV facility located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the East of England region near the village of Wisbridge.
Wisbridge Farm has a capacity of 9.3 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar installation that can power around 2,800 homes annually.
Wisbridge Farm is owned by Push Energy, a renewable energy developer in the UK.
Solar PV in the UK is supported by the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewables Obligation, which provide financial incentives for renewable electricity generation.
Solar PV generates electricity without greenhouse gas emissions, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. It also has low water usage and can be integrated with agricultural land use.