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Solar power plans submitted for Northampton's Royal & Derngate theatre
Overview
Plans have been submitted to West Northamptonshire Council to install 232 rooftop solar panels on the Royal & Derngate theatre in Northampton. The council, which owns the building, aims to address existing water ingress issues on the roof while improving the building's sustainability. The proposed solar array is expected to meet 100% of the theatre's energy demands and reduce CO2 emissions by 20,658 kg per year.
Key points
- West Northamptonshire Council is considering a planning application to install 232 rooftop solar panels at the Royal & Derngate theatre.
- The solar array is projected to meet 100% of the theatre's energy needs and reduce annual CO2 emissions by 20,658 kg.
- The project was prompted by water ingress issues on the existing felted roof areas and a goal to improve building sustainability.
- The planning application specifies that the works will be confined to the modern section of the building and do not form part of the Grade II listing.
- A decision on the planning application is expected to be made on 9 November.