21 October 2010 New solar farm for Cornwall
The UK is to get its first purpose-built solar farm in Truro, Cornwall Solar company 35 Degrees won the permission to begin the £4 million construction at the former tin mine site, Wheal Jane.
The farm will cover 5 acres of land and will generate 1.3MW of electricity through 6,000 metre-high photovoltaic panels.
Cornwall Council provided the loan for the construction and thinks that there is a possible further £1 billion investment for the county. The hope is that others will follow the lead and apply for building permission. For the full news article and to be taken to the website, click here | 
