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. Anesco engineer Tommy Good works on Clayhill Solar Power Farm, Britain's first to operate without a government subsidy in Westoning, Britain September 26, 2017. Solar panels at the new SolarCity site in Clayhill, Bedfordshire, UK.
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. Solar panels at the new SolarCity site in Clayhill, Bedfordshire, UK.