Wrexham Council Solar Farm

Generating solar energy with Cllr David Bithell from Wrexham Council captured as part of the Zero Carbon Tour.

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by Cllr David Bithell from Wrexham Council - Zero Carbon Tour interview

Wrexham Council has set up a Carbon Project Board, which has allowed them to have the first solar panel farm in Wales. It generates about £150,000 worth of income, which has helped the council to fund and develop their sustainability strategy and approach.

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