'Playful' mini solar panel display comes to model village

A model village on the Isle of Wight has fitted miniature solar panels to three of its buildings as part of a new campaign with retail giant Wickes.

The ‘playful’ display, at Model Village Godshill, is designed to highlight the growing popularity of solar panels among UK homeowners.

Penny Dyer, director of Model Village Godshill, said: “We’re delighted to partner with Wickes Solar on this project.

“Our miniature world is all about capturing attention to detail, and these tiny solar installations are a perfect fit.”

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The display will be open for visitors until the end of summer.

Teresa Paul, sustainability category development director at Wickes, said: “Solar energy is no longer just about saving money – it’s about creating homes that are more efficient, innovative, and future-ready.

“This activation at The Model Village on the Isle of Wight is a fun way to bring this message to life.

“By scaling down the technology to fit miniature houses, we’re showing that solar energy can work for homes of all shapes and sizes.”

Research from Wickes reveals that 57 per cent of homeowners see solar panels as a sign of a modern, forward-thinking home, with nearly half of those without panels planning to install them in the future.