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Salford Road Solar Farm

Salford Road Solar Farm, Salford Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL5 1DG

  • 09 Sep 2024
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

See how sunlight is converted into electricity! Your chance to visit the largest public sector owned solar farm in the North West. See how sunlight is being used to generate electricity and why it is near the waste treatment facilities.

During the visit to Salford Road Solar Farm in Bolton, you will be guided by the Recycle for Greater Manchester Education Team who will take you up close to the solar panels, and explain how they work, why and how it is related to the contract for waste disposal in Greater Manchester. Find out what happens in the adjacent waste facilities and Household Waste Recycling Centre. While the session is open to everyone, it is particularly relevant to residents in the Greater Manchester waste contract.

Timings & Tours

Monday 09 September:
Tours: 1500-1600 & 1800-1900

Location & directions

Salford Road Solar Farm, Salford Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL5 1DG

Directions:
Follow the sign on the main road for the recycling centre. Once you have turned onto the site, follow the road past the recycling centre. You will see a large sign for the solar farm on your left. Go through the gates, turn left and drive down to the bottom cabin.
Contact on day:
Julie Bolger
Telephone number:
+447581026053

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Need to pre book through the contact details below
Booking contact name:
Julie Bolger
Booking telephone number:
+447581026053
Booking email:
[email protected]
Booking website:
https://recycleforgreatermanchester.com/open-days/
Booking opens:
04 Jun 2024 12:00 AM
Booking closes:
02 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

There are age restrictions: visitors must be aged over 7 and under 18's must be accompanied. The whole visit takes place outdoors so be prepared for any weather conditions. Sensible, strong shoes ( walking boots, wellingtons, trainers) must be worn. Additional PPE will be supplied and includes; high visibility vest. There are no public welfare / toilet facilities on site. (There is one accessible toilet used by the site operatives which can be used for this event)

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
30
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s)

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