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The United Kingdom’s Conrad Energy Ltd. has received planning approval for its 15.23-megawatt Yeovil solar farm, in conjunction with Leonardo.
Conrad noted in a media release announcing the development that this site is a strategic development as it continues investment in its solar portfolio.
The facility, once fully operational, will be capable of powering up to 6,500 homes, and could save around 80,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) over a 40-year lifespan, Conrad said.
“The Leonardo site in Yeovil is an incredibly important business and Conrad Energy’s team is offering a solution to help them move towards their net zero targets, whilst also working to fulfill the aims of the local council”, Steven Hardman, Conrad Energy’s CEO, said.
“Long term partnerships that ensure community engagement and a positive biodiversity impact are integral to the way we work, as the energy transition requires support from all of us”.
“We will continue to support Somerset Council’s Climate Strategy to become a carbon neutral county by 2030, by exploring new routes through which we can obtain responsible renewable energy sources”, added Paul Coombs, VP at Leonardo Global Solutions UK Facilities, Real Estate and Projects-Helicopters. “Leonardo is committed to achieving a near-term Net Zero target for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 to reduce its environmental impact and the use of solar energy from this facility will help us move forward on this important journey”.
Somerset made history as the inaugural county council in the UK to officially acknowledge the climate emergency, a significant milestone that garnered recognition from Climate Emergency UK in 2022, Conrad noted. Notably, Somerset achieved the top ranking among county councils, with a perfect score in the Mitigation & Adaptation category, highlighting its robust strategies for energy decarbonization, Conrad said.
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