Solar in rural areas is constrained by available grid connection points. In the UK many areas are already at capacity and would require significant investment

Solar in rural areas is constrained by available grid connection points. In the UK many areas are already at capacity and would require significant investment to connect. This is a major issue in terms of viability. Also offshore wind farms can be absolutely vast, which is not practical onshore. The North Sea has the potential to add several GW and achieve economies of scale.