Solarcentury gets green light for Eastleigh solar farm

Jessica Shankleman
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More than 25,000 photovoltaic panels to be installed before April 2013

Solarcentury is racing to complete a 6.3MW solar farm near Southampton, after receiving planning permission for the project from the local council. The company confirmed late last week that it has received...

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