Nick Clegg officially opens Sheffield Solar Farm

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Your Renewable News - 23/08/10

A new solar farm has been officially opened in Sheffield by Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg.

It's one of dozens of renewable energy projects springing up around South Yorkshire.

Solar panels, wind turbines, even water power are making an appearance as individuals and organisations try to save money and save the planet.

Sheffield Solar Farm is an array of 70m² photovoltaic panels on the roof of the University of Sheffield's Hicks Building on Hounsfield Road.

Photovoltaic panels (PV panels) take energy from the sun and convert it into electricity.

The ones at Sheffield Solar Farm provide electricity to the building itself and to the National Grid.

The solar array is also being used to test new and experimental designs.

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