What is the fee category for a large scale solar PV installation?

There is no national guidance on the fee category for large scale ground mounted solar PV installations. However, normally such applications fall within Category 5 (erection, alteration or replacement of plant or machinery) of the Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications and Deemed Applications) as amended.

How many kilowatts does a generator need?

For installations of above 3.68kW (kilowatts) per phase, but 50kW or less (If you have a three-phase supply, each phase must be 17kW or less.) For these larger projects, we will need to agree with you how best to connect your generator to our network.

What are the requirements for a power generation module?

Power Generating Module with a Connection Point below 110 kV and a Registered Capacity of 10 MW or greater but less than 50 MW. Power Generating Module with a Connection Point at or greater than 110 kV, and/or with a Registered Capacity of 50 MW or greater.

How are solar PV & wind installations made?

are made through one of two routes:Owners of solar PV or wind installations with a DNC of 50kW or less, or micro-CHP, need to use Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS)-certified equipment installed by an MCS-c

Do I need an EIA for a solar PV development?

As a starting point the proposal should be assessed against the selection criteria in Schedule 3 of the EIA Regulations. In general, an EIA is likely to be needed for Schedule 2 developments if the solar PV development is in a particularly environmentally sensitive or vulnerable location.

How much solar power will the UK need by 2050?

To meet the UK government’s net zero target, the Climate Change Committee estimates that between 75-90 gigawatts (GW) of solar power will be needed by 2050. Analysis by Solar Energy UK indicates this would mean solar farms would, at most, account for approximately 0.4-0.6% of UK land – less than the amount currently used for golf courses