Boost to renewable energy
The government is investing £10m in Partnership for Renewables, a scheme designed to boost the use of renewable energy in the public sector.
The government is investing £10m in Partnership for Renewables (PfR), a scheme designed to boost the use of renewable energy in the public sector.
The new venture will partner with private sector organisations to develop onsite renewable energy projects with local authorities, hospitals, and other public sector bodies.
The programme, which is run by the Carbon Trust, plans to have 500MW of renewable energy projects, primarily 3-5MW wind turbine projects, constructed or under development within the next five years. It will be funded by leveraging private sector investment of up to £½bn.
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