KNUTSFORD pupils could be in with a chance of securing £10,000 worth of solar energy for their school by ‘giving nature a home’.

Lightsource Renewable Energy has teamed up with conservation charity RSPB to challenge primary school pupils to design a new-look bird nesting or bat roosting box to be installed on solar farms around the country.

The winning designers will also win free solar energy for their school – worth over £10,000.

Suzanne Welch, education manager at the RSPB, said: “The RSPB is delighted to be working with Lightsource on this fun and interactive competition, which benefits schools and the environment.

“We can all do our bit for nature in our gardens or outside space, and this competition offers a fantastic prize whilst encouraging children to give nature a home.”

Each pupil will be asked to draw their bird or bat box and submit the drawing to a specially selected judging panel.

The shortlisted finalists will then bring their designs to life by producing their drawings and an overall winner in each of the 12 regions of the UK will be chosen.

For more information or to enter the competition, visit lightsource-re.co.uk/competitions