The first solar power station in the UK to operate without government subsidies has opened . The 100 MW solar farm in Clayhill , Bedfordshire is capable of generating enough energy for roughly 2,500 homes and features a 100 MW battery storage device on the site . The UK is expected to meet 15 % of its energy needs from renewable sources such as solar and wind by 2020 . The facility was developed by UK firm Anesco .
The first solar power facility in the UK to operate without government subsidies has opened. The 10 MW solar farm in Clayhill, Bedfordshire is capable of generating enough energy for roughly 2,500 homes and features a 6 MW battery storage device on the site. The UK is aiming to meet 15% of its energy needs from renewable sources such as solar and wind by 2020. The facility was developed by UK firm Anesco.