The Civic Centre Solar PV Begins

More than 200 solar panels have today been delivered to Arun’s Civic Centre and will be installed on the roof this week ready to harness the power of the sun and generate free electricity. A giant crane was used to lift the 216 photovoltaic panels more than 20 metres up to the roof of the Littlehampton Council HQ building in Maltravers Road on Tuesday.

The panels will cut the Council’s annual electricity bill by up to £4,000 and pay for themselves in less than nine years. They will also save 20.3 tonnes of CO2 emissions a year.

Councillor Dudley Wensley, Arun’s Cabinet Member for Finance and Central Services with responsibility for green technology and council properties, was at the Council building to see the panels arrive.

Cllr Wensley said: “These panels bring benefits today and for the future by generating free electricity and reducing our carbon emissions. As a council we are committed to reducing our energy use and carbon footprint. It’s only right we should lead by example.”

Nick Turnbull, director of Kingsley Eco Solutions, said he was delighted to be working with Arun. He added: “Solar panels have become hugely popular and Arun’s residents can be really proud of their local council for showing its commitment to renewable energy.”

To see pictures of the install click HERE

 

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