The council says the Barrow site is expected to generate enough to power its five leisure centres.
About 3,700 solar panels have been set up at the 2MW solar farm at Sandscale Park in Barrow, Cumbria.
The farm covers an area of approximately 29 acres and is the first of more schemes in the council's plans to become net zero.Councillor Peter Thornton said: "The rise in energy costs is affecting us all, and by establishing this site we’re now able to generate our own energy and ensure security for the future, which can only be a positive thing."
The scheme was delivered with Electricity North West, main contractor Vital Energi, and specialist advisors Green Cat Renewables. Councillor Giles Archibald said a range of native tree and hedge species were planted at the site to "support our rich local wildlife including pollinators, bats and a variety of birds such as house sparrows, wagtails, nuthatch and redstarts".
"This solar farm is a landmark achievement, not just for our council but for Cumbria as a whole," he added.Firmus gas supply bought by Dublin energy companyPolice say there is "no nuclear risk" and an investigation is under way into the cause of the blaze.
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