Plans Approved for Solar Panels at Bruche

Bruche Primary Academy can install hundreds of solar panels on its roof.

Plans have been approved by Warrington Borough Council's planning department for the installation of roof-mounted solar panels at Bruche Primary Academy.

Solar Options for Schools, working with WPAT, will fit 339 solar modules, with a total generating capacity of 146kWp.

Planning documents state: "The proposed installation is for all the flat roofs on the primary school building with panels positioned to the south. 

"The school is completely separated from neighbouring and residential properties because of the amount of land it occupies. Besides this, the perimeter of the school building is lined with large trees.

"The possibility of the proposed installation being seen is none, which makes it almost impossible to affect the amenity of the area.

"The solar panels would be of a standard design and appearance, coated with anti-glare and proposed to run in rows positioned to the south and nearest south.

"It is considered that the proposed installation would only enhance the school building and appeal of being a modern learning centre looking towards the future and creating a vision of sustainability for students."