The CIS building in Manchester, the third tallest building in Europe at the time of its construction. Covered in solar panels.


The CIS building in Manchester, the third tallest building in Europe at the time of its construction. Covered in solar panels, it is now referred to as the Solar Tower and is the largest solar project in the Great Britain, UK. Built in 1960 and refurbished 40 years later when the solar panel cladding were added.


Size: 3723px × 5587px
Location: manchester northwest england uk great britain
Photo credit: © Dave Ellison / Alamy / Afripics
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