courtesy  :  science direct 

solar parks and solar firms

The technology used in solar parks is common to that applied in photovoltaic systems for other applications. Many of the distinctive factors are connected with the nontechnical issues faced by the project developers. In most parts of the world, solar parks require approval before they can be constructed. They may need specific consents connected with national policies on solar energy or renewable in general. Planners will expect to understand why the solar park is being proposed in the local context, the contribution it will make to national and local policies, energy supply, the social economy, and the environment. This will typically include an overview of the capacity and output of the scheme measured in terms of local electricity consumption. The potential for local jobs during construction and the life of the project should also be considered. Planners will also wish to ensure that excessive land is not given over to solar parks. They will therefore prioritize sites taking into account criteria such as the existing land use and the local energy off-take.