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Plans for Salford’s solar farm moves forward with construction to begin in coming months

Plans for Salford’s solar farm moves forward with construction to begin in coming months

by Andy Parkinson | Jan 12, 2022 | Smart Energy

Salford’s new state-of-the-art solar farm is set to begin construction in the coming months and should be operational by the end of 2022. Councillors on Salford City Council’s Procurement Board today (Wednesday 12 January) gave permission for the council to go out to...
UK’s first zero carbon social homes completed in east Manchester

UK’s first zero carbon social homes completed in east Manchester

by Andy Parkinson | Dec 10, 2021 | Smart Energy

Two zero carbon social properties – the first of their kind in the UK – have been completed and passed over to the first residents as part of a wider 22 low carbon housing development. Developed by housing provider One Manchester working in partnership with the...
Electricity North West publishes £1.8bn plan to lead region to Net Zero

Electricity North West publishes £1.8bn plan to lead region to Net Zero

by Andy Parkinson | Dec 3, 2021 | Smart Energy

Electricity North West has published the business plan it says will help it lead the North West on its path towards Net Zero. The company, which is responsible for maintaining the region’s electricity network, will invest £1.8bn between 2023 and 2028, creating vital...
Oldham’s plan to turn disused coal mines into green heating

Oldham’s plan to turn disused coal mines into green heating

by Andy Parkinson | Nov 26, 2021 | Smart Energy

Like many towns in Northern England, Oldham in Greater Manchester has an extensive network of disused coal mines underneath the town centre dating back to the industrial revolution. Previously used to extract coal that would power the great industrial steam engines...
Bee Network Cycle Hire gets underway in Manchester and Salford

Bee Network Cycle Hire gets underway in Manchester and Salford

by Andy Parkinson | Nov 18, 2021 | Transport

The first phase of Greater Manchester’s 24/7 cycle hire scheme has launched Hire bikes are now available from multiple stations along Oxford Road and at the University of Salford – making cycling a real option for commuters, cross city travellers and students. To...
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