£5,000 council grant supports solar installation at Thruxton Circuit aircraft hangars
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Summary
Thruxton Circuit Ltd received a £5,000 UK Shared Prosperity Fund solar grant from Test Valley Borough Council towards a £134,000 solar installation on a new block of aircraft hangars. The project is expected to save over 49 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually, supporting a more sustainable future at the aerodrome. The hangars will be rented to private owners who may offer aircraft experiences.
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The installation is expected to save over 49 tonnes of carbon dioxide
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