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20

Dec 2023

Last Updated: 20/12/2023
Environment
Environment

Yorkshire Water to install solar panels at three Harrogate wastewater treatment works

by Calvin Robinson Chief Reporter

| 20 Dec, 2023
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Yorkshire Water is set to install solar panels at three wastewater treatment works in the Harrogate area.

Planning approval has been granted for panels at Harrogate North, Harrogate South and Staveley works.

The company said the move will help to contribute to its carbon net zero targets.

The three sites are part of the first phase of solar panel installations across 28 sites across Yorkshire.

Daniel Oxley, Yorkshire Water commercial manager, said: 

“This project is a significant step in reaching our carbon net zero target by 2030. A number of our treatment works have surplus operational land due to changes in our treatment processes. Installing solar panels in these areas will put the land to good use and help us to generate electricity we can use without our sites.
“Once completed, the first deployment of solar panels at the 28 sites earmarked for solar panels will generate 4% of our annual power needs. Not only will the panels in Harrogate help increase our renewable energy use, but they will also reduce our exposure to energy price volatility, providing a more stable long-term base for a major operating cost, which will provide better value for money for our customers.”


The sites are expected to generate renewable electricity in July 2024 following enabling work, installation and commissioning.




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