Bluestone National Park Resort has launched a new 6,200-panel solar farm, a cornerstone of its £30 million investment strategy. This powerful new facility is set to generate 3,000 MWh of electricity each year, enough to power up to 1,200 homes.
£30m Expansion Strategy
Located in Pembrokeshire, Bluestone National Park Resort has taken a significant step towards sustainability with the launch of its new solar farm. The project is a key component of the resort’s £30 million investment strategy, which aims to expand its facilities while reducing its carbon footprint.
Spanning 7.4 acres, the new solar farm features 6,200 solar panels. It is expected to generate around 3,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity each year—enough to power approximately 1,200 homes—making it a vital part of the resort’s sustainable energy plan.
Marking a significant milestone in the resort’s efforts to reduce its environmental impact, the solar farm is expected to eliminate around 675 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions each year. This is equivalent to taking 329 diesel vehicles off the road annually.
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A Key Element of Bluestone National Park’s Long-Term Strategy
Designed for a 40-year lifespan, the new solar farm is built to support the resort’s long-term vision for sustainability. According to Bluestone, the project is a major component of its plan to achieve net-zero status by 2040, providing a reliable source of clean energy for decades to come.
Marten Lewis, Bluestone’s director of sustainability, expressed his enthusiasm for the project. “We’re pleased to open the solar farm. With the project approved over 18 months ago, the team has been working hard to ensure it’s up and running by the end of summer. This contributes to our wider commitment to sustainable development, as we drive down our carbon emissions.”
He also highlighted the importance of balancing tourism with sustainability, pointing to the resort’s record summer figures as proof that both can thrive together. “Our main aim is to successfully balance tourism with sustainability,” Lewis said. “The solar farm complements the existing initiatives onsite, including a food recycling scheme, staff-commute bus services, onsite electric buggies for guest transport, and using locally sourced biomass to heat the Blue Lagoon Water Park.”
The Bigger Picture: Bluestone’s Commitment to Sustainability
The solar farm is just one of several initiatives Bluestone National Park Resort has undertaken to reduce its carbon footprint and foster a positive environmental impact.
The resort’s food recycling scheme diverts food waste from landfills, while staff-commute bus services help lower emissions by reducing individual car journeys.
For guests, electric buggies offer a convenient and eco-friendly way to travel onsite, and the resort uses locally sourced biomass to heat its popular Blue Lagoon Water Park, further cutting its reliance on fossil fuels.
Contributing to Net-Zero Goal 2040
These initiatives collectively contribute to Bluestone’s ambitious goal of achieving net-zero status by 2040. This commitment drives the resort to continually seek new ways to reduce its carbon emissions and operate more sustainably.
Lewis emphasized the solar farm’s critical role in this plan. “The solar farm is a key milestone in our work to reduce our carbon footprint,” he said. “As we work hard to achieve net-zero status by 2040, the solar farm is crucial in ensuring that we are true to our ambitions in response to the nature and climate emergencies.”
Looking ahead, the solar farm will be instrumental in helping the resort achieve its net-zero ambitions. By combining cutting-edge technology with a strong commitment to sustainability, Bluestone National Park Resort is well-positioned to continue leading the way in eco-friendly tourism.