A SCHOOL in Basingstoke is working towards promoting a greener future for students and the local community.

Cranbourne school is proud to announce the addition of 126 solar panels to their sports hall roof.

The addition of solar panels will help save 11.1 tonnes of Co2 every year whilst yielding up to 43,309 kWh of energy of which 98.70 per cent is to be used directly on the school grounds.

The panels were officially switched on with the help of senior prefects who are heading up the Green Cranbourne venture.

Mr Targett, lead practitioner for science, said: “As a school Cranbourne’s students and staff have been coming up with ideas on how to make Cranbourne more sustainable and reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and use of plastic.

"We recognise that as a school we must lead by example if want our students and our community to enjoy a future where climate change and reduced biodiversity is not a factor that limits the wonder of life on our planet. Therefore, we are proud to announce that our sports hall now has solar panels on its roof."

The student team were equally as excited about Cranbourne making its own clean power .

Portman Waite, head boy, said: “I believe that the school solar panels are really good for the environment as it will help the school in being more eco-friendly and it really helps with saving money that would previously be spent on electricity.

"We do have a couple of ideas for help grow Green Cranbourne and together the school council will develop more ideas. One idea is discovery days aiming to help educate students about working toward a more eco-friendly future.”

Head girl, Sanjila Gurung said sustainability is crucia to maintain an eco-friendly environment.

She said: "That’s why Cranbourne is one if the first that is working to become greener. Solar panels are just a step to start many more, because as the younger generation we care about our planet and those who inhabit it. Everything we do towards helping the planet, the better our future.”