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Welsh Local Government Decarbonisation Planning Review Interventions – Solar Farm (Flintshire CC)

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:32:00 GMT

The Welsh Local Government Decarbonisation Planning Review on the current state of Decarbonisation Planning in Welsh Local Government analysed interventions listed in councils’ Decarbonisation plans were according to four priority areas including Buildings, Mobility and Transport, Procurement, and Land Use. These areas reflect the priority areas identified by Welsh Government Net Zero Carbon 2030 for public sector.

Flintshire County Council has commissioned four large-scale solar farms in a bid to reduce authority emissions. Two of the sites represent a £3.1 million investment in 9,000 solar panels which are project to save 800 tonnes CO2e per annum.

Welsh Local Government Decarbonisation Planning Review Interventions – Solar Farm (Cardiff)

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 13:30:00 GMT

Cardiff Council is planning to repurpose the Lamby Way Landfill site to establish a large-scale, 9MW Solar Farm. The project is projected to produce enough energy to power 2,900 homes annually and to cost £16.3 million over a 35-year period.

Welsh Local Government Decarbonisation Planning Review Interventions – Solar Farm (Caerphilly CBC)

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 11:53:00 GMT

Caerphilly County Borough Council has sought to develop a 20MW solar farm on previously privately owned land taken on by the council. The project is projected to cost £12 million over its estimated 35-year lifespan. The farm is expected to produce enough energy to power approximately 6,000 homes annually.