Exciting programme of projects underlines commitment to sustainable development
Eastleigh Borough Council has, this week, given the go ahead by Cabinet to continue to invest in renewable energy systems as part of the Councils plans for the Borough to be carbon neutral by 2030. Approval has now been given for Council owned green energy schemes at One Horton Heath, the development aims to maximise the opportunities for onsite sustainable generation of energy. The new projects will comprise;
- a new large-scale ground mounted solar farm that could reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the generation of electricity by around 9% for the borough
- an electricity network connected to the Council’s solar farms – serving the businesses and with electric vehicle charging points for One Horton Heath
- a ground source heat pump network providing heating, hot water and/or cooling from a central source serving the homes, community buildings and businesses at One Horton Heath
These schemes will be funded through income from the sale of green power and revenue generated at One Horton Heath.