British high street targets energy-conscious consumers

LONDON (AFP) – Eco-friendly Britons seeking relief from soaring domestic energy bills can now pop down the high street and pick up solar panels for their homes.

Electrical goods group Currys became the first major retailer in Britain to sell the power panels after Britain experienced its hottest month on record in July.

Currys last week announced it would stock panels at three stores around south London as part of a test to capitalise on growing environmental awareness of climate change and concerns over energy efficiency.

The news was welcomed by the Energy Saving Trust, a British body funded by government and industry that promotes sustainable energy use and the cutting of carbon dioxide emissions to prevent climate change.

AFP