Around 87 photovoltaic panels, which harvest sunlight and convert it into electricity, have been installed on the roof of The Amelia Scott in Monson Road so the carbon footprint of the building remains low.
The cultural hub, which will be the new home of the town’s museum, art gallery and library, as well as the Gateway and adult education services is expected to be completed in spring next year.
The £20million project is jointly funded by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council [TWBC], Kent County Council [KCC], and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Each of the new solar panels will provide a clean, renewable source of energy for the building and are part of the Council’s ambition to go carbon neutral by 2030.
Each panel will generate 345 watts with a total output of 30 kilowatts per hour and together they will reduce the carbon footprint of the building by around 12 tons during their 30-year lifespan.
TWBC says the solar panels will generate enough power to meet The Amelia Scott’s daily needs and export surplus electricity to the National Grid.
