Winchester City Council reaches solar and battery storage milestone
Winchester City Council has hit a major milestone in the installation of solar panels and battery storage systems in its council homes, with 100 properties now equipped with the sustainable technology.
The scheme aims to reduce emissions from council homes while also saving tenants' money on their bills, with households expected to save an average of £330 per year.
The milestone comes eight months after the project's start date, with a further 179 installations planned for the coming months.
The panels installed so far are estimated to generate an average of 2,850 kWh of electricity per property each year, while reducing carbon emissions by around 400kg per home annually.
Leader of Winchester City Council Cllr Martin Tod said: "When energy costs are soaring, it's great that we're able to use solar panels and batteries to help council tenants cut their bills. 100 homes completed in eight months is a brilliant achievement – cutting carbon emissions and cutting bills at the same time. It's a great model that reflects the urgency of the climate crisis, the challenges of the cost of living, and also the need for the council to invest its month effectively."
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