The
construction of what is claimed to be the largest solar farm in Scotland has
been completed.
It
islocated in Aberdeenshire and has a capacity of 1.8MW.
The
facility has7,000 panels which are expected to generate 1.5 million kWh
of electricity and reduce 850,000kgs of carbon emissions per year.
Absolute
Solar and Wind Limited developed the project for Mackie’s of Scotland.
Andrew
McGown, Director and Head of Solar at Absolute Solar and Wind said: "We
understand this project to be the largest solar farm installed and connected to
the grid in Scotland.
"Solar
makes great sense, enough sunlight falls on the earth’s surface every hour to
meet world energy demand for an entire year.”
Last
week the Scottish Government announced it will keep supporting solar projectsin
the country after the UK Government said it will slashsolar subsidies.
(www.energylivenews.com)