Photo (L-R): David Hale, Food Store Manager, Richard Robinson, Area Manager and Julian Patrick, MD at Freewatt
Work is underway to install 42 solar roof panels at Lincolnshire Co-operative’s Winning Post petrol station on Carholme Road in Lincoln.
The filling station is the first of the society’s 200 outlets to have such technology introduced.
Work on the Carholme Road site started on Monday, April 11, and it is hoped that the panels will be installed and producing energy by the middle of next week.
Each photovoltaic panel measures 1.7m by 0.8m. They are being fitted together at a slight angle on the roof of the filling station, facing south.
It is estimated that the panels installed will produce approximately 6,400 kWh of electricity a year, around twice the amount used by an average home in a year.
Lincolnshire Co-operative has invested £30,000 in the technology, which would help the society save on electricity costs at the filling station and get payments for generating electricity fed back into the grid.
Store Development Manager Matt Wilkinson said: “Cutting our energy use has been something we’ve been working on for a long time.
“We’ll be monitoring this scheme carefully to see if we could extend the use of this technology further in our business.
“Other measures we have undertaken over the years include fitting Smart Meters to all of our outlets so we can measure where energy is being used.
“It means we can identify problem areas and come up with solutions.”
Freewatt Renewable Energy, based in Stow, is installing the solar panels on the Carholme Road station.
Director Julian Patrick said: “We’re pleased to be working with Lincolnshire Co-operative on this project in such a visible spot in Lincoln.
“It’s a great example of how renewable technology can be adopted in nearly any location. It’s a good site because it’s almost all south-facing and unshaded.
“We hope that lots of people will see what is being done at the Winning Post and it will make them think about what they could do at home or at their place of work.”
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We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a collision caused serious injuries to a 23-year-old man.
Just before 3.30pm yesterday (2 July), we received reports of a collision on Barholm Road in Tallington. It involved a grey BMW 335D estate, a blue BMW 116D and an orange KTM motorcycle.
The motorcycle rider, a 23-year-old man, sustained serious injuries during the collision and was taken to hospital.
If you witnessed the incident and are yet to get in touch with us, please do so. If you have any other information or dashcam footage available that may have captured the road along the A1175 at the time of the collision, get in touch.
By calling 101 quoting incident 282 of 2 July.
By emailing [email protected] quoting incident 282 of 2 July in the subject line.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.
The 2022 Destination Lincolnshire Tourism Excellence Awards are open for applications, and Destination Lincolnshire giving you the rare chance to co-create your application with Nell Barrington, a tourism awards veteran, who has helped hundreds of businesses write winning applications over the last 15 years – including national VisitEngland winners.
The Tourism Awards Masterclass is taking place on Tuesday 12 July at 11am for one-hour online. Laura Freer, Head of Marketing at Destination Lincolnshire said: “This is a golden opportunity, after years of hard work and heartache, to get your business and team recognised and rewarded.
“A well written application is key to achieving a coveted place on this year’s shortlist, and I’d encourage all tourism and visitor economy businesses who are thinking of entering – whether they are seasoned at writing award applications or not – to join us for this exclusive masterclass.
“Nell Barrington has worked with us and VisitEngland on the founding application processes of these awards, and she is perfectly placed to assist in co-creating applications that you can be proud of. This is a great opportunity for business development too – whether you are shortlisted for an award or not – discovering how to effectively apply for awards and talk up your business adds another string to your bow.
“Booking is essential and places are limited to just 35 – so be quick! This year we’ve made our masterclass available to partners and also to those who we are yet to work with for free. Call it an added bonus, after two years away from the awards circuit.
The awards masterclass is focussed on the application process, and it will spell out what the judges are looking for. You’ll learn how to make your application stand out from the local competition, helping your chances of going through to the national VisitEngland Awards in 2023.”
There are fifteen categories open for nominations from visitors attraction, accommodation providers, hospitality businesses and many more.
The deadline for nominations is July 29, with online judging starting on July 30 and mystery shopping from August 13. Finalists will be announced on Monday, August 15.
The awards ceremony will be held at the Engine Shed on October 21, and will be hosted by Lincs FM presenter, John Marshall.
The event is organised by Stonebow Media, publishers of The Lincolnite, to celebrate the best businesses in Greater Lincolnshire, alongside headline sponsors Lincoln College and Destination Lincolnshire.
We would also like to thank our other sponsors Visit Lincolnshire, Heart of Lincs, Duncan and Toplis and LNER, insight6 and EV Camel.
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