Post on 14-Dec-2015
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 m2
• 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 CO2 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!