In this article, we have a recent solar panel project that we installed to a local middle school.
Project Overview
An academy school that wanted to reduce their increasing energy costs and play their part in a more sustainable future.
The System We Fitted
We installed a 54kw Solar Panel System with 126 individual panels.
Why We Designed & Installed This System
The school wanted to achieve three key things:
- Reduce their constantly increasing energy bills
- Reduce their carbon footprint
- Make renewable technology visible to help educate the pupils of the school.
How Long Did The Project Take?
We completed the design and installation of the complete solar panel system in 7 days.
How Efficient Is The System Now It Is Operating?
The solar panels will provide a full payback in 9 years based on current usage.
In addition to the cost savings, within the first 30 days of operation, the amount of harmful carbon gas saved is equivalent to 4.4 tons.
To put that into perspective, 4.4 tons of co2 would fill an entire Olympic swimming pool!
Our Final Thoughts
We are proud to have played our part in installing a renewable solar energy system for the school, and look forward to returning to complete further phases of work to improve the schools energy usage and efficiency even further.
We hope other schools will consider following suit and play their part by reducing their carbon footprint.
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If you need some help with your own new build project, contact us today for helpful technical advice on your exact project requirements.
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