The proposed solar farm at Aberystwyth University. Image source: Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University in Wales has announced plans to invest £2.5 million in a 10ac solar farm as part of its ambitious bid to become carbon neutral by 2030.
The university will shortly be seeking planning permission to install solar panels at a site adjacent to its Fferm Penglais student accommodation.
Once operational, the photovoltaic (PV) solar panels will generate around one quarter of the annual electricity requirements of Penglais Campus – equivalent to the energy used by over 500 homes. In doing so, it will generate carbon savings of 550t/year.
The 10ac facility, which will be situated on land already owned by the university, will cost just under £2.5 million and will generate annual energy savings in excess of £300,000/year.
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