Visiting a solar power station

Why should you visit a solar farm?

At the solar farm you can explore why solar panels are constructed to face due south at an angle of 30 degrees and to explain the gap between the rows of panels. Throughout the visit you will be learning about how electricity is generated and transported. Students will have the opportunity to make their own solar powered circuits.

What is included in a solar farm visit?

After that, there are generally two components to your visit to the solar farm - a tour of the site and learning activities connected to your curriculum focus. The main curriculum area covered is Science, primarily Biology and Physics, however there are aspects of the Geography curriculum which are also included.

Is the visitor centre open to the public?

The Visitor Centre is open to the public as detailed above. Please call 07813 232358 or email [email protected] . We look forward to welcoming you. Come and meet our team of visitor guides and coordinators. The team have a wealth of knowledge and can help you understand more about the Hinkley Point C project.

Who can work on a solar farm?

Many different people work on renewable energy sites including archaeologists, project managers, ecologists, landowners, electricians and construction workers. Students will have the opportunity to meet people who work on or for the solar farm and hear about their role and the skills they need to do their job.

What can you do with a solar farm?

They can also create bee houses or bug hotels for the solar farm. Solar farms have a wealth of wildlife and are managed to support biodiversity. KS3 pupils will learn about environmental issues relating to renewable energy, how the materials used cause chemical reactions to create electricity.

What happens at the solar farm?

On arrival your pupils will be given a health & safety talk. After that, there are generally two components to your visit to the solar farm - a tour of the site and learning activities connected to your curriculum focus.