Greater Lincolnshire is set to receive over £600,000 to fund solar panel projects across the region. The funding will support the installation of solar panels on public sector buildings in North Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire, and Lincolnshire County Council areas.
Originally, the proposed projects included solar panels paired with battery energy storage systems (BESS) for sites such as the Ancholme Leisure Centre in Brigg and the Doughty Road depot in Grimsby. However, following amendments during a business and infrastructure board meeting of the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA), the battery storage element was removed from the funding application. The decision has prompted a pause as the GLCCA reassesses the project’s costings with the government.
The £602,000 allocated from the Mayoral Renewables Fund and Great British Energy is intended for solar panel installations on public buildings, aimed at reducing energy costs. The board also expressed a preference for sourcing solar panels from UK-based manufacturers and local installers, with ethical sourcing as a key consideration if local options are unavailable.
Discussions are ongoing between the GLCCA and the government regarding the revised design, costings, and timeline of the projects.
