1. How much land is needed for a solar farm?
Typically, one megawatt (MWp) of solar capacity requires around 2.5-3.0 acres of land, depending on environmental and technical constraints, terrain and design.

2. What is the lifespan of a solar panel?
With no moving parts, solar panels generally have a lifespan of up to 40 years, with a very small degradation in performance over time.

3. Are there maintenance requirements for solar farms?
Solar farms require periodic cleaning of panels and inspections to ensure optimal efficiency, but overall maintenance is low.

4. Do solar farms impact the environment?
Well located and well designed solar farms have minimal environmental impact, often supporting biodiversity by providing habitats for wildlife in and around installations.

5. Can I use my land for solar while maintaining agricultural activities?
Yes, a practice called “agri-voltaics” allows for dual-use land, combining solar energy generation with agricultural activities. Project design focuses on the farming being undertaken, often in the form of sheep grazing within the solar farm.  With wider row spacing, tilting tracker modules, elevated panels and other innovations it is sometimes possible to continue planting and harvesting of crops.