Prince Charles, who has always been noted for his green ethics, is hoping to install solar panels on the roof of his London residence Clarence House. He is hoping that if fitted, the solar panels will generate enough power to run the heating and lighting within his house.

However officials have said that the Prince will only be permitted to fit solar panels to Clarence House if they do not compromise the look of the 180-year old property.

It is believed that it would cost around £150,000 to fit solar cells to Clarence House however the energy savings would mean that this initial cost would be recouped by 2021.  Read more... (161 words, 1 image, estimated 39 secs reading time)