A £40 million network of "sun farm" solar power stations could be rolled out across parts of the Westcountry.
Backers of the plans say the facilities would treble the amount of energy generated from the sun in the UK. Ten sites are planned for locations across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, with the first being built on a 15-acre site between St Kew and St Mabyn in North Cornwall. It is hoped, subject to planning permission, that it will start generating power in April 2011. To view the full article please click HERE