Ministers open solar panel farm at Hydebank Prison
The solar farm consists of 668 panels and is capable of producing 356 kilowatt peak (kWp) of electricity, around 15% of the site’s annual needs.
The solar farm consists of 668 panels and is capable of producing 356 kilowatt peak (kWp) of electricity, around 15% of the site’s annual needs.
It is set to generate around three million kWh of renewable electricity per year, enough to power the equivalent of 750 homes.
Locals say plans for a massive energy farm - approved by Ed Miliband - would take away productive farmland.