Solar energy worth consideration says Minister

Wednesday, 17 June 2015 at 00:00

The Island should be taking cautious steps into the production of solar energy.

That's the message from the Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister Richard Ronan who says we must tread carefully:

The technology involves the harnessing of radiant light and heat from the sun to create energy to power electricity.

A commonplace site across Britain - Mr Ronan says it's worth consideration on the Island:

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