Will the British Army launch a photovoltaic solar farm?

The British Army will launch defence’s first photovoltaic solar farm at the Defence School of Transport. This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

Will the British Army launch a solar farm in Leconfield?

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government To support the government’s commitment to meeting Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050, the British Army will launch defence’s first photovoltaic solar farm at the Defence School of Transport (DST), Leconfield.

Why is the Army investing £200 million in solar farms?

To help reduce greenhouse emissions across Defence, the Army is investing the £200 million into its solar farms over the next 10 years. The initiative is designed to support the UK Government reach its target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Managing Director of Centrica Business Solutions, Greg McKenna said:

How many solar farms will the Army have in 2021?

The three further pilots at Duke of Gloucester Barracks, South Cerney, Gloucestershire; Rock Barracks, Suffolk; and Baker Barracks on Thorney Island, Sussex are scheduled for delivery by Summer 2021, with the aspiration to deliver a further circa 80 solar farms across the army estate in the next seven years.

Will the Army deliver its first solar scheme at DST Leconfield?

Managing Director of Centrica Business Solutions, Greg McKenna said: It’s been a privilege to work alongside the Army to deliver its first major solar scheme here at DST Leconfield.