The Beacon, Hemel Hempstead
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The Beacon is a 17-storey block of 272 flats planned to be built in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England.
The developer Lumiere Developments claims that it will be the "world's most sustainable development".[1] They claim that it will be carbon neutral, as it will generate all the energy it needs, and residents will never have to any energy bills.[1][2] It will incorporate the UK's densest solar farm.[2]
In July 2018, the project was listed for sale by the receivers "after the debt held against it was called in by its bridge lender".[3] It was due to have been completed in 2018.[1] The "freehold development opportunity" is listed for sale at £8.5 million.[4]