Highland Council plans to install solar panels across estate

The Highland Council has revealed plans to install solar panels across its estate.The project will generate more than £4 million over the course of 20 years as well as helping to cut down on carbon emissions.The local authority’s corporate resources committee approved a self-financing project to use £2.3m of capital to install 2.5 megawatts of solar panels on sites across the council estate.It is estimated a net profit of up to £4.01m will be generated over the next two decades, after repayments for the £2.3m investment have been made and accounting for maintenance, insurance, fees and charges. In addition, around 1,000-tonnes of carbon emissions will be reduced.The commercial & continual improvement team will now work with the energy and sustainability team, councillors and building users to confirm the optimal locations for the panel sites and coordinate implementation.