WEY Valley School in Weymouth will be attempting to lighten its power bill – by fitting photovoltaic panels.

Dorset Community Energy has applied to Dorset Council to put the panels on to the south-facing roofs of the science block and the sports hall.

The application says that, at just under 100kw,  the installation should be allowable because it is under the permitted development level and is likely only have a minimal effect on the external appearance of the buildings.

Comments on the application remain open until the first week in September.