The UK’s Westmorland and Furness Council has completed a 2MW solar farm in Barrow.
This six-month project is expected to produce renewable electricity which will help reduce the council’s carbon emissions, aligning with its Carbon Management Strategy and Climate Action Plans.
The solar farm, which includes nearly 3,700 solar panels, is anticipated to save approximately 507 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent annually.
The energy generated is enough to power the council’s five leisure centres or around 730 average UK homes each year.
This solar farm is part of a broader decarbonisation effort, with more projects planned to reduce the council’s environmental impact further.
Beyond lowering carbon emissions, the project addresses rising energy costs and contributes to energy independence and security.
Developed in partnership with Electricity North West, Vital Energi, and Green Cat Renewables, the solar farm is now connected to the national grid.
Additionally, the council has implemented a Biodiversity Enhancement Plan at the site, designed to increase local biodiversity by 10%.
This includes planting native trees and hedge species and creating habitats to support local wildlife, such as birds and pollinators.
