Case studies
Did you know?
If everyone in the UK installed cavity wall insulation we would cut CO2 emissions by 6.7 million tonnes per year.
Did you know?
If every roof in the UK was covered in solar panels we would exceed the whole nation's energy demand.
Off grid installation, West Penwith
Fact file
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| Sector |
Domestic homes |
|---|---|
| Completed | June 2006 |
| Output |
4kWp |
| Installation time |
3 weeks |
| Roof type | Roof integrated - the whole roof is PV panels |
| Panel type |
Shuco panels |
Previously this holiday let used a noisy and expensive generator but after rebuilding the roof with PV panels it now generates all its own electricity from solar power.
This off grid installation was a cheaper option than being connected to the grid, and the holiday let is now carbon neutral!
Location
West Penwith, Cornwall
Objective
Previously the house used a noisy and expensive generator. The objective was to supply all the building's electricity needs from solar power.
Funding
The installation has been 50% funded by the Energy Saving Trust and 50% funded by the home owner.
Installation
The energy generated by the PV panels is stored in a large bank of Rolls batteries. The batteries store enough energy for up to 4 days autonomous supply, but they're constantly being recharged by the solar array so they'll never run out of power.
