Aylesbury Solar Farm - July 2015
On Wednesday 29th July a group of over 20 members of the Science and Technology group visited the Solar Farm complex just outside Bierton. The site covers over 100 acres of low grade farmland (grade 4) land, and is situated down a long lane which is reached by driving through a farmyard. We were told that the ideal location for a Solar Farm is to be situated on grade 4 land (the lowest quality of farmland), be at least 1 km from habitation,and have easy access to the main power grid to enable the generated power to be connected to the grid
The solar panels were manufactured in China, and the site assembled in 10 weeks by a German company (the German's have vast experience in building these sites). The panels are set at an angle of between 20 and 30 degrees, and are southern facing. It was interesting to see how the generated power varied as the sun came out or went behind the clouds.
The farm has a licence to produce power for 25 years, and will also pay a subsidy to the local council of £10.000 pa.
The solar panels were manufactured in China, and the site assembled in 10 weeks by a German company (the German's have vast experience in building these sites). The panels are set at an angle of between 20 and 30 degrees, and are southern facing. It was interesting to see how the generated power varied as the sun came out or went behind the clouds.
The farm has a licence to produce power for 25 years, and will also pay a subsidy to the local council of £10.000 pa.