How many solar panels are there in Guernsey?

A solar panel project at a Guernsey charity is now complete and will power about 40 homes, Guernsey Electricity said. There are 310 photovoltaic panels on the roof of the newly reopened Guernsey Rural Occupational Workshop (Grow) site. The charity worked with Guernsey Electricity and The Little Green Energy Company on the scheme.

What is Guernsey Electricity?

Guernsey Electricity was adopted as the trading name in 1993 and became Guernsey Electricity Ltd in 2001 following commercialisation. Guernsey Electricity is the electricity supplier in Guernsey. In 1998, the Channel Islands Electricity Grid was established to operate subsea cables supplying electricity from Europe, giving a secure, reliable and affordable source of energy.

Where is the Energy Centre located in Guernsey?

The Energy Centre is located at Admiral Park, St Peter Port, Guernsey Islands, GY1 3TB, Channel Islands.

How much did Guernsey's power plant cost?

In 1933 the States of Guernsey cancelled the concession and acquired the business at a cost of £285,500 at which time the capacity was 3.73 MW with 2,928 consumers on 165 kilometres (103 mi) of cables with eight substations.

What are Guernsey's on-Island initiatives?

Alan Bates, CEO at Guernsey Electricity, said: "These on-island initiatives are designed to increase the amount of electricity generated from local renewable sources. "The electricity feeds directly into the island's network so that all our customers can benefit from locally generated, clean solar energy."

Will a Guernsey public toilet block run on renewable technology?

A Guernsey public toilet block is set to run on renewable technology as part of the island's commitment to reaching net zero targets. St Martin's Parish Hall and its adjoining outside toilet block have had solar panels installed as part of a push to move away from using electricity from the grid, officials said.