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How much land do solar farms occupy?
Currently solar farms occupy less than 0.1% of the UK's land. To meet the government's net zero target, the Climate Change Committee estimates that we will need 90GW of solar by 2050 (70GW by 2035), which would mean solar farms would at most account for approximately 0.6% of UK land – less than the amount currently occupied by golf courses.
Can I rent land for a solar farm?
Renting land for a solar farm is a commercial lease and is not an agricultural use, so Agricultural Property Relief from inheritance tax may be lost. Transferring ownership of the land to another individual or trading entity before any development starts may be worth considering, to minimise the tax implications, but seek professional advice.
Why are solar farms primarily located on agricultural land?
This is particularly relevant as areas of poorer quality land are often constrained for other reasons such as absence of suitable grid access, flood risk, terrain difficulties or the land simply being unavailable for development. This means that solar farms are predominantly located on agricultural land.
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Can solar farms be built on flat land?
As with most wind power projects, developers only place solar farms on land that meets certain conditions. The land should be sturdy for solar projects and not fall foul to sinking from soft soil. But it's also essential to consider the landscape for a site, as solar projects are particularly reliant on flat land without steep slopes.
Should solar farms be built?
Importantly, the construction and operation of a solar farm will not lead to the long-term degradation or loss of soils. Instead, the solar farm may give intensively farmed land the opportunity to recover and carbon to be stored over the operational life of the project.