Car park project reviewed as cost of solar panels soars

St Martin`s Gate (Chris Allen/Geograph)

St Martin`s Gate (Chris Allen/Geograph)

Worcester City Council is reviewing plans to install solar panels on the roof of a car park after the project was estimated to cost £140,000 more than expected.

It was envisaged that panels on the roof of its St Martin's Gate multi-storey would generate enough electricity to power lifts, lights and electric vehicle charging points at the car park.

Members of the council’s Policy and Resources Committee had backed the project in October, with a planning application submitted this...

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