UNITIES M M O C SOLAR LUB C Y B G U R B O DM I N
Local rugby club wins with ‘conversion’ of sun to electricity Bodmin Rugby Club is a small club located just off the A30 in mid-Cornwall. The club is supported by the RFU but largely relies on fundraising to allow numerous local adults and children to play rugby and even travel around the country and abroad on rugby tours. As a small club, it’s important their energy bills are kept as small From l-r: Andy Richards, Treasurer of Bodmin Rugby Club, Neil Farrington of as possible to ensure that the majority of their funds are Community Energy Plus and Josh Bower available to support the players. Club Treasurer Andy Richards found out about Solar Communities online, and leapt at the chance for his club to start producing their own free electricity. In March 2012, Clean Earth Energy installed a 10kW solar PV system onto the roof of the club through Community Energy Plus’s Solar Communities scheme. Andy said: “Now that the panels have been installed, we’re looking forward to seeing a saving on our electricity bills. As a small club, any saving will make a huge difference, and next year we’ll really be able to see the benefits of having the panels.”
of Clean Earth Energy.
SIZE OF SOLAR ARRAY: 10 kW ESTIMATED INSTALL COST AT MARCH 2012: £17,000 ESTIMATED ELECTRICITY GENERATION PER ANNUM: 11,000 kWh ESTIMATED SAVINGS PER ANNUM*: £1,540 ESTIMATED CO2e SAVINGS PER ANNUM: 6 tonnes * If all electricity generated is used
Solar Communities was developed by Community Energy Plus to provide organisations with the opportunity to benefit from free green electricity.
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Community Energy Plus is a charity and social enterprise providing services to help householders, businesses and communities in Cornwall enjoy warmer, more energy efficient homes, including:
• Energy efficiency advice and surveys
0800 954 1956
• Planning for renewables services • Condensation and mould services • Help to understand and reduce energy bills
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Lobsters bask in solar-powered hatchery The National Lobster Hatchery in Padstow is able to use solar power to grow its lobsters after having a 9.5 kW solar array installed through Solar Communities. The Hatchery, a charity and social enterprise, was launched to protect the vulnerable lobster populations and preserve the coastal marine bio-diversity of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly The installers, Plug Into The Sun, were able to maximise the whole roof, installing on the South, West and East facing sides to ensure that the Hatchery is able to generate as much of their own electricity as possible. General Manager, Dominic Boothroyd, said: “Since installation in the spring the panels have performed well, reducing our energy bills by approximately 10%. This combined with an approximately 10% reduction in energy requirements through raised awareness amongst the staff and volunteers has made a significant difference to our carbon footprint and have reduced our carbon emissions by approximately 6 tonnes. I have had lots of favourable comments from members of the public and local people alike about the appearance of the panels and I think they enhance the appearance of the building.”
From l-r: Andy Tanner of Plug Into The Sun, Dominic Boothroyd of The National Lobster Hatchery, Rob Pickering of Community Energy Plus
SIZE OF SOLAR ARRAY: 9.5 kW ESTIMATED INSTALL COST AT MARCH 2012: £15,000 ESTIMATED ELECTRICITY GENERATION PER ANNUM: 8,000 kWh ESTIMATED SAVINGS PER ANNUM*: £1,230 ESTIMATED CO2e SAVINGS PER ANNUM: 4.5 tonnes * If all electricity generated is used
Solar Communities was developed by Community Energy Plus to provide organisations with the opportunity to benefit from free green electricity.
Cornwall’s Independent Energy Experts
• Insulation and heating solutions
Community Energy Plus is a charity and social enterprise providing services to help householders, businesses and communities in Cornwall enjoy warmer, more energy efficient homes, including:
• Energy efficiency advice and surveys
0800 954 1956
• Planning for renewables services • Condensation and mould services • Help to understand and reduce energy bills
www.cep.org.uk
enquiries@cep.org.uk
UNITIES M M O C SOLAR ERY G R U S S ST AGNE
Surgery keeps costs down using the sun St Agnes GP surgery on the picturesque Cornish coast has enhanced its environmental credentials with the addition of a 10 kW solar array through Community Energy Plus’s Solar Communities programme. The surgery have always been proactive about sustainable working practices, looking for ways to reduce their environmental impacts whilst maintaining a high level of service to their patients. They had looked at installing solar panels in the past, but the high costs involved meant it From l-r: Liz Thierens of St Agnes Surwasn’t a feasible option.
gery, Rob Pickering of Community Energy Plus
Practice Manager Liz Thierens found out about the scheme via email and the decision to sign up was a ’no-brainer’ for the surgery. In March 2012, Clean Earth Energy installed a 10kW solar PV system on the roof. Liz said:
"The surgery is always looking at ways we can improve our service and be more efficient, and having the solar panels fits in with our efforts to reduce our carbon footprint at the same time. Solar Communities was great because the solar panels were installed at no cost and we're seeing the financial and environmental benefits of them. It is a long-term solution and the whole process was carried out efficiently and without any disruption.
SIZE OF SOLAR ARRAY: 10 kW ESTIMATED INSTALL COST AT MARCH 2012: £17,000 ESTIMATED ELECTRICITY GENERATION PER ANNUM: 11,000 kWh ESTIMATED SAVINGS PER ANNUM*: £1,540 ESTIMATED CO2e SAVINGS PER ANNUM: 6 tonnes * If all electricity generated is used
Solar Communities was developed by Community Energy Plus to provide organisations with the opportunity to benefit from free green electricity.
Cornwall’s Independent Energy Experts
• Insulation and heating solutions
Community Energy Plus is a charity and social enterprise providing services to help householders, businesses and communities in Cornwall enjoy warmer, more energy efficient homes, including:
• Energy efficiency advice and surveys
0800 954 1956
• Planning for renewables services • Condensation and mould services • Help to understand and reduce energy bills
www.cep.org.uk
enquiries@cep.org.uk