SOLAR panels have been installed on a school roof.

Children on Broadwas primary school's Eco Committee have championed the project in a bid to make the school as green as possible.

The 9.81kwp system was installed at the beginning of January and the school predicts that it will generate around 9000kwh of electricity in the first year.

This should save money for the school and reduce the school’s carbon footprint by around 4000kg of carbon dioxide per year.

The children have already enjoyed monitoring the website where they can see information about energy being generated as well as an estimate of income from the Government’s Feed- in-Tariff.

Headteacher, Mark Allen, said "We are delighted with this project which we have been planning for some time now.

"Not only will the panels provide savings in our energy costs, but will contribute substantially towards sustainability in our school and create interest in the technology among our pupils.

"Our rural location - just six miles from Worcester - means that we benefit hugely from our outdoor space which we use to enhance our curriculum work. "Reduction of our impact on the environment is something we are committed to as a school.

"We are grateful to the Diocese of Worcester for its support of this project."

The school also holds at Green Flag, the top award issued by Eco Schools to sustainable schools.