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This project
involved the installation of a photovoltaic roof on Gwaun Cae
Gurwen Primary School, with a computer monitor to show how much
electricity is produced at different times of the year.
Renewable energy is a key part of the National Curriculum and
the data produced by the monitor showing energy production and
the amount of pollution being saved will be used towards a range
of class projects.
The aim was to
demonstrate PV in one of the most deprived wards in Wales and
the PV array is the largest on any school in the UK. The
project was supported by parents, the Governing Body and given
unanimous approval at planning.
The PV roof consists of a series of tiles
which are secured on top of the existing slate roof. It is
a 10.08 kW system, the biggest at any school in the UK.
The PV roof generates about 8,757 kWh of electricity per year
and is grid connected.
The project was developed by Awel Aman
Tawe, a community energy project that rents office space in the
primary school. 100% grant funding was given for the
project from the Department of Trade & Industry PV Programme and
the National Assembly Local Regeneration Fund. The
installation will also generate income for the school in the
form of electricity and Renewable Obligation Certificates. |
