Solar Power means Green Energy for Schools
Peacehaven Community School, East Sussex, has become the 100th school to receive solar PV panels under the Co-operative Group's Green Energy for Schools project. To date, 100 schools have been provided with solar PV panels, and the aim is to reach many more.The PV systems, which cost around £20,000 to install, are part funded through the Government’s Low Carbon Building Programme (LCBP). The Co-operative Group fund the other 50 per cent.
Each system is projected to generate around 3,400kWhs of electricity every year - about the same as the annual electricity consumption for a typical home in the UK. Once the first phase of the scheme is complete, the Co-operative planning to invest a further £1m for renewable technologies in schools, including Ground Source Heat Pumps, Biomass Boilers and Wind Turbines.
As well as reducing CO2 emissions, the PV panels could produce electricity be worth around £550 a year for each school. Reduced electricity consumption would save about £350, while each school could expect to earn around £200 as a green energy generator.
Head teacher of Peacehaven School, Helen Cryer, said: “We are delighted to be the 100th school fortunate enough to receive solar panels by virtue of the forward thinking of the Co-operative in conjunction with Government. The technology will demonstrate the importance of renewable resourcing to our students, both in a scientific and ecological way. This will help tremendously in our efforts to become a more sustainable educational environment.”
Schools interested in applying for the Co-operative Green Energy for schools programme should apply here. Further information on solar in schools can be seen at http://www.solar4schools.co.uk/
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