The first solar power station in the UK to operate without government subsidies has opened . The 100 MW solar farm in Clayhill Britain’s first solar power farm to operate without a government subsidy is due to open in eastern England on Tuesday, as a sharp fall in costs has made renewable energy much more economical. , 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 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 .