Selkirk Parish Church (SC014883) PV project David Bethune
Why bother?
Where next?
Stage 1: Initial proposal (2009) sketches congregational board design costs
Design: 40 x 180Wp modules Coverage 53.5 m 2 Capacity 7.2 kWp Predicted annual output: 5,575 kWh Cost £31K (+scaffolding, electrical connection) predicted saving £2.5K per annum payback time c12 years
Design:
inverter (in roof space) direct connection to existing supply generation meter (with display) no moving parts = minimal maintenance
Stage 2: Permissions (2010) congregational board planning permission listed building general trustees
Stage 3: Funding (2010) LCBP2e 50% X E-on Source Fund X Scottish Power Green Energy Fund X EDF Green Fund £34K
Stage 4: Decision (Dec 2010) LCBP2e 50% loan from General Trustees £5,700 from own funds
Installation (Feb 2011)
complete!
Was it worth it?
after 8 months ….
Financially: heading towards c7000 Units per annum = £3530 from FiTs + £105 from export + ?£500 reduced bills = £4000+ per annum benefit
Environmentally: > 3 tonnes CO 2 per annum less If all 2000 churches …. …. 6 kilo tonnes saving!
a success! significant financial benefit significant environmental benefit a visual sign to our community encouraging others members houses manses community buildings
It’s good stewardship!
Thanks for listening! David Bethune