Electrical services contractor JT Hawkes has provided renewable energy among the flue accessories of 1,500 Oxfordshire homes by fitting out a solar power plant.

The company was pressed against time to design, install and commission Westmill Solar Farm's electricity plant in Swindon in a time frame of six weeks. Its work meant that the farm could go live prior to August 1st, reports the Birmingham Post.

JT Hawkes managing director John Hawkes told the newspaper: "Our engineers rose to the challenge of using the latest technology to complete Britain's largest solar power plant - and worked round the clock to get it finished in such a short period of time."

Mr Hawkes also mentioned that he was delighted to be involved in the scheme.

Recently, Eco Environments claimed that installing solar panels is now perceived as the thing to do, as the public is becoming increasingly aware of the benefits provided by the systems.