An innovative street light has been switched on in Goodwick.
The solar powered light at the Parrog car park enables the seafront car park to be lit up after dark.
Set up earlier this year, the trial project is now being monitored to see whether it is suitable for other locations in the county.
“We’re always looking for innovative solutions to tackle problems and this new solar panel has been found to work really well,” said Councillor Rob Lewis, Cabinet Member for Transportation.
“The exposed nature of the site means that it is ideal for testing the robustness of the equipment and whether it will be suitable for other locations,” he said.
“If this trial is a success – and so far it has been – then it likely that these new lights will be installed at other locations in the county.”
The new solar panel was installed by Dragons Breath Solar in February and is designed to have a 15-year life span.
It is sited to light up the area around the car park’s ticket machine after dark.
So far, and despite winter months when the sun is at its lowest angle in the sky, it has provided sufficient power to keep the light on from dusk until dawn.
