1. Selkirk Parish Church (SC014883) PV project David Bethune

4. Why bother?

7. Where next?

9. Stage 1: Initial proposal (2009) sketches congregational board design costs

10. 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

11. Design:

12. inverter (in roof space) direct connection to existing supply generation meter (with display) no moving parts = minimal maintenance

13. Stage 2: Permissions (2010) congregational board planning permission listed building general trustees

15. Stage 3: Funding (2010) LCBP2e 50% X E-on Source Fund X Scottish Power Green Energy Fund X EDF Green Fund £34K

16. Stage 4: Decision (Dec 2010) LCBP2e 50% loan from General Trustees £5,700 from own funds

17. Installation (Feb 2011)

18. complete!

19. Was it worth it?

20. after 8 months ….

21. Financially: heading towards c7000 Units per annum = £3530 from FiTs + £105 from export + ?£500 reduced bills = £4000+ per annum benefit

22. Environmentally: > 3 tonnes CO 2 per annum less If all 2000 churches …. …. 6 kilo tonnes saving!

23. a success!  significant financial benefit  significant environmental benefit  a visual sign to our community  encouraging others  members houses  manses  community buildings

24. It’s good stewardship!

25. Thanks for listening! David Bethune david@dbethune.com 01750 21703