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Westmill Solar supports first ever study on impact of solar panels on the environment
SOLAR PANELS STUDY REVEALS IMPACT ON THE EARTH This is a copy of an article on the Lancaster University website. http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/news/articles/2016/solar-panels-study-reveals-impact-on-the-earth/ Researchers have produced the first detailed study of the impact of solar parks on the environment, opening the door to smarter forms of farming and better land management. Environmental Scientists at Lancaster University and the Centre for Ecology and
Solar eclipses coal for first time ever in May
Analysis by Carbon Brief shows that in May 2016, the UK’s solar panels generated more electricity than coal for the first time ever. Solar generated an estimated 1,336 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity in May, 50% more than the 893GWh output from coal. The finding follows on from Carbon Brief’s earlier analysis showing solar beating coal for the first full day
Low Carbon Hub wins world’s leading green energy award
In June Low Carbon Hub got the news that they had won the UK Ashden Award for Sustainable Communities, joint winners with Repowering London. The award ceremony on the 9th June included winners from the UK, Africa, Indonesia, Mauritania, Asia and Central America — a truly global party! Here’s what the judges said: “Low Carbon Hub has an extremely compelling vision for the rivers