Giant new 'landmark' emerging in Plymouth city centreThe solar canopies cost £200,000 and people will be able to sit under them and charge their phonesView 2 Images An artist's impression of how the solar canopies will look when they are all in place at Armada Way (Image: Plymouth City Council)Four giant solar canopies have started to be installed in Armada Way and are destined to be a new landmark for the city. ‌Seating and charging points will be included in the design so it can become a regular meet up area. As well as being instrumental in Plymouth City Council ’s aim to be a green city, the steel and transparent solar structures will provide welcome shelter from the rain. LED lighting around the edges will illuminate the landmark at night. Several different designers have been involved in Armada Way which also boasts one of the largest sustainable urban drainage systems in a city centre aimed at storing and recycling rainwater and preventing the antiquated combined sewer system overflowing into Plymouth Sound.

Source: Daily Mirror March 04, 2026 15:48 UTC