Community buildings are often an ideal application for solar power, as depending on the type of use, their energy demand may be primarily during the daytime. As they are often co-owned or rented by a number of different organisations and groups, the lack of sole ownership of running costs means they may be particularly vulnerable to the effects of rising fuel prices.
One of the greatest incentives to install solar energy is the security that it provides against future fuel price increases, which is more pronounced the greater the proportion of energy usage that occurs during daylight hours when solar (PV) is generating.
We are proud of the number of systems we have installed on schools, village halls, churches and other charitable organisations - many of which are being used to educate the next generations of power-users. The majority of these systems are saving money, and with the Feed in Tariff, many are actively earning a revenue from otherwise unused roof space.
To see some of the community buildings which have already benefited from solar energy in the South West, please see our community case studies.
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