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CLIENT
Northleaze Primary
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PPA Provider
Low Carbon Gordano
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System Size
49.9kWp
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Estimated annual output
37,020kWh
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Annual CO2 savings
22,195kg
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Modules
BenQ 260W
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No. of modules
192
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Inverter
SMA Sunny Tripower
Client
The Northleaze solar PV system was funded and is owned by Low Carbon Gordano, a co-operative in North Somerset who help local communities to reduce their energy costs and become more sustainable. The 194-panel array is North Somerset’s first community-owned, school solar PV system.
On completion the children and staff of Northleaze Primary School launched their community-owned solar system by forming a huge sun in their playground. As part of the celebration Andrew Kinnear, Deputy Head Teacher held an assembly based upon climate change and the importance of the schools’ new solar energy. 200 of the schools’ pupils then gathered on the school grounds dressed in yellow to create a giant golden sun for the birds eye drone that was filming overhead.
Task
The 50kWp solar array was built by multi-award winning company Solarsense and was funded and is owned by Low Carbon Gordano Limited, a co-operative whose purpose is to help the local community to reduce energy costs and become more sustainable.
The 50kWp solar array is the largest roof top system the community group has installed to date. It includes an online monitoring system so that the school can develop an education program focusing on renewable energy and combating climate change. The system also includes a real time display monitor in reception for pupils, parents, governors and staff to keep an eye on what the array is generating and how much CO2 they are offsetting to help tackle climate change.
SERVICES PROVIDED
- Solar PV Panels
- Online Monitoring System
- Solar Display Monitor for school reception
