The Big Lemon Bus Company rolls out solar-powered electric buses

The Big Lemon Bus Company has had 120 solar panels fitted to the roof of its depot at a cost of around £25,000.

The panels are capable of generating 30,000kWh of electricity, enabling at least two buses to operate purely on renewable energy.

The move to solar-powered buses comes as part of the The Big Lemon Solar Bus Project in partnership with Brighton Energy Coop and Sussex Backup.

The funds for the solar panels were provided by the M&S Community Energy Fund, which the three firms were shortlisted for.