Solar panels installed at Henwick set to generate revenue of £1.5k a year

West Berkshire Council has teamed up with Thatcham Town Council to deliver an energy saving project at the Bath Road site - solar panels costing £20,000 - which could generate revenue of £1,500 a year .
And soalr panels are not the only green initiative, a wind turbine could also be on its way in the future.
The 14 KW solar panel system has now been installed at the sports ground and the scheme has been entirely funded by developers contributions.
The energy generated from the project, will be sold back to the national grid which is estimated to generate £1,500 a year, to support the running costs of the Henwick Worthy site.
Chairman of Henwick Worthy Joint Management Committee (JMC), which oversee the field, and leader of Thatcham Town Council, Lee Dillon (Lib Dem, Thatcham North), said: "This is a great example of partnership working bringing real benefits.
"I am delighted that the system has been bought without any cost to the taxpayer.
"Its installation highlights both the council's commitment to reducing our impact on the environment and continues our investment in one of the district's premier sporting locations."
His vice chairman and district councillor, Keith Woodhams (Lib Dem, Thatcham West), said: "The JMC is always looking at areas where it can become more green and efficient to save the tax payers money.
"We already have a an underwater tank; wherever possible we are looking at other areas to save money."
It has been estimated that the panels will last for a minimum of 25 years and are expected to generate up to £1,500 each year from the national grid.
West Berkshire Council's executive member for the Environment, Hilary Cole (Con, Chieveley), said: "Protecting the environment is a priority for the council and this system is emission free.
"It will reduce electricity bills and any surplus energy generated will be sold back into the national grid making it both clean and cost effective."
Looking to the future of green efficiency at Henwick, Mr Woodhams added: "In the long term we are also looking at the potential for a windmill.
"But with green issues, there's always more to consider then expected - will we get the investment back? Will it really do what we want it to?"