Close-up of a photovoltaic solar energy panel with reflection of the sun. This panel, or module, is made up of photovoltaic (PV) cells. PV cells convert sunlight into electrical energy. Photovoltaic panels are an economical, efficient way to produce electricity that does not pollute or contribute to global warming. Solar photo voltaic (PV) panels on the roof of Hackney council estate Bannister House, the first community solar installation on a estate in Hackney, London United Kingdom. Bannister House was Hackney’s first community solar installation, Banister House Solar, has been developed by Re-powering London in partnership with local estate residents and Hackney Council, and delivered using funds raised through a community share offer. The 102kWp solar array generates up to 82,000kWh of energy annually, saving 50,000kg of CO2 emissions. In addition, a portion of the revenue generated through the government’s Feed-in Tariff and sale of energy over the 20-year life of the project will generate over £28,000 for the Banister House Solar community fund. Hackney, London. (photo by Andrew Aitchison / In pictures via Getty Images)
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