The cutting-edge solar power system was fitted free of charge on the roof of the Hendy Group’s Van and Truck Centre in Chandler’s Ford, near Southampton.

John Hendy, systems and resources director at the Hendy Group, said:

“As a company we have been keen to adopt innovative technology over the years.

“We are also focused on being environmentally friendly so the time seemed right to take advantage of a fully funded solar power purchase scheme.

“It is still early days but we are very pleased and are looking to introduce it at our other sites.”