Solar panels installed on 1,400 council homes in Brighton & Hove
Panels provide free electricity, helping reduce bills and carbon emissions
Brighton & Hove City Council has completed a three-year project to install solar panels on over 1,400 council homes across the city.
This initiative aims to enhance energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions, offering residents up to £300 annual savings on electricity bills.
The programme targeted houses and bungalows with poor energy ratings, especially those relying on electric heating and areas prone to fuel poverty.
These solar panels supply free electricity when generating power, with any surplus fed into the national grid.
Although the panels are effective even on cloudy days, they generate more electricity under strong sunlight.
As part of this initiative, the council also facilitated the installation of solar panels at St George’s Hall in Moulsecoomb in July, providing a community benefit.
Residents have reported positive feedback on the project, noticing reductions in their energy bills and altering their routines to maximise solar panel benefits.
Councillor Gill Williams, Cabinet Member for Housing, expressed satisfaction with the benefits the project brings to householders and the local community at St George’s Hall.
Nicky Mullee, manager of St George's Hall, conveyed excitement about the solar panels, highlighting the financial and environmental sustainability benefits for the hall.
St George's Hall is part of the Climate for Communities partnership, focused on climate change action.