Bristol Airport solar farm energised as transport hub targets 'net zero' operations by 2030

Stuart Stone
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New solar installation to generate 1.5GWh of clean electricity per year, allowing renewables to cover 10 per cent of Bristol Airport power demand

Close to 3,000 ground-mounted solar panels at Bristol Airport are set to generate 1.5GWh of sustainable electricity a year - enough electricity to power 388 houses annually - after the flagship project...

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