A Pembrokeshire holiday park has a solar farm to power a third of its operations.

Bluestone National Park Resort, voted the third-best UK holiday park by Which?, unveiled the three-hectare installation this week.

The solar farm is expected to generate around 3,000-megawatt hours of electricity annually, enough to power 1,200 homes.

The setup includes 6,200 solar panels and is expected to prevent 675 tonnes of greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere each year, equivalent to taking 329 diesel vehicles off the road.

The installation is part of Bluestone's £30 million investment strategy to expand its facilities while supporting sustainability initiatives that protect and enhance the area.

The solar farm, with a lifespan of 40 years, is a key part of securing the resort's long-term viability.

Alongside the push for sustainability, the resort recorded its highest summer sales figures since opening in 2008.

This success aligns with Mintel's 2024 data, which shows travellers increasingly favour convenience and responsible environmental credentials when booking holidays, with six in 10 prioritising sustainability.

Marten Lewis, Bluestone's director of sustainability, said: "We’re pleased to open the solar farm.

"With the project approved over 18 months ago, the team have been working hard to ensure it’s up and running by the end of summer.

"This contributes to our wider commitment to sustainable development, as we drive down our carbon emissions.

"Of course, one of our main aims is to successfully balance tourism with sustainability, and our record summer figures show that they can in fact go hand in hand."

The solar farm is part of a broader range of sustainability initiatives at Bluestone, including a food recycling scheme, staff-commute bus services, onsite electric buggies for guest transport, and using locally sourced biomass to heat the Blue Lagoon Water Park.

Mr Lewis added: "As we work hard to achieve net zero status by 2040, the solar farm is a key milestone in our work to reduce our carbon footprint, foster a positive impact on the environment and ensure that we are true to our ambitions in response to the nature and climate emergencies."

The solar project was a collaborative effort involving suppliers JJP Services Ltd, Hardens, Hornbill, Ability Power, and Tillott Renewable Contracting, in conjunction with the National Grid.