NFU Energy guide to solar energy

Energy and Utilities

Please note that this guidance is intended to be used for general information purposes only, is not intended to be a definitive guide to the law and cannot be a substitute for independent advice. NFU members can obtain free initial legal and professional advice from NFU CallFirst on 0370 845 8458.

Solar photovoltaic panels (often referred to as Solar PV or PV) capture the Sun’s energy and convert it to electrical power. Solar
panels do not need direct sunlight to work, they can still generate some electricity on a cloudy day.

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