On January 22, 2025, Ameresco, Inc. announced the progression of two solar projects on former landfill sites in North Ayrshire, Scotland, developed in partnership with Detra Solar. These projects, Nethermains and Shewalton solar farms, are a significant milestone in North Ayrshire Council’s strategy to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030.
The two sites have a combined DC capacity of 12.91 MW and will house 20,650 solar panels, generating approximately 13,177 MWh of clean energy annually. This amount is sufficient to power over 2,000 homes and is expected to reduce regional CO2 emissions by approximately 3,030 tonnes per year.
The projects transform previously unusable land into a source of renewable energy and will generate a long-term revenue stream for North Ayrshire Council through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Construction is progressing rapidly, with both farms on track to begin energy production early in 2025.
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