Solar PV generating 33% of the buildings electricity needs

Its been a busy few weeks and we have just finished another batch of installations at Academies in the Midlands.

At Springhill Academy we have just finished managing the installation of a 50KWp Solar PV installation (phase 1 of a Solar / LED joint upgrade). This will significantly reduce the Academys need for grid bought electricity and make the Academy more sustainable.

A Brightspark employee install PV inverters
Inverters being installed
Two Brightspark employees installing PV panels on roof
Panels being laid out onto mounting kit

Some facts and figures on the project:

  • Installation of 113 Bisol Solar Panels and 2 Solis Inverters
  • Estimate to generate 47,400kWhs per Annum – approx 33% of the Academy electricity requirements (pre LED and efficiency upgrades)
  • Installed By EcoSphere – REAch2 & Bright Spark strategic Partner
  • Funded by social enterprise operating rental
  • Estimated net saving in year 1 of £ 1,542
  • Estimated net saving over 20 years of £ 130,000

This is one of the first of many projects being rolled out across the REAch Academy Trusts as part of the Estates Teams long term and strategic sustainability programme, a leading programme in the country for MATs. We are on target to reduce the usage of fossil fules by up to 50% by 2025.

Springhill academy estimated energy production
Estimated Solar PV Generation per Month (KWHS)