As part of The White Horse Federations investment in Solar PV, Bright Spark Energy were appointed to install a 20KWp system at Rodbourne Cheney School in Swindon.
The PV system was installed in a very cold early February with the end of the installation delayed because of the snow in Swindon making the roofs too dangerous to work on.
This was the first project in the White Horse Federations Solar PV programme managed by their Estates Team. The first project was a success although very cold …
The project was completed in three days onsite starting during term time with the Bright Spark team working around the School ensuring that Safeguarding of the Pupils was top priority.
Some facts and figures on the project:
- Installation of 72 275W Solar Panels and a 20KWp Solis Inverter
- Conservatively estimated to generate 17,542 kWhs per annum – approximately 40% of the Academies electricity requirements onsite
- Significant reduction in CO2 by up to 8.1 tons a year.
- Generating an estimated net surplus of £ 72,710 over the next 20 years with a 5.6 year payback period.
- Benefit from the FITs subsidies for the next 20 years
