Oldham's first solar farm begins construction at Wrigley Head
Oldham Council has begun construction of its first large-scale solar farm at Wrigley Head in Failsworth. The 830,000 kWh facility, funded entirely by the Council, will power approximately 310 homes annually. Built by Vital Energi over the next few months, it's part of Oldham's Green New Deal initiative to create green jobs and training opportunities. The project will improve wildlife conditions through new tree and flower planting, with security fencing designed to allow animal movement. MP Jim McMahon and Cllr Abdul Jabbar attended the site launch, with operations expected to begin in spring 2026.