Project: Solar PV Installation
Location: St Alkmunds Church, Shrewsbury
Date: September 2008

 
“This is such a good example of how a listed building can be discretely fitted with modern, renewable technology, my thanks goes to Stephen and his team.“

Reverend Richard Hayes

We were approached to install solar PV on the roof of the 15th Century, Grade II* listed St Alkmunds Church in Shrewsbury, Shropshire.  We were asked to step in late into the project, replacing a previous contractor.  Our brief was to ensure the panels were hidden discretely behind the parapet.

The project had a deadline of 30 days, as the solar PV installation had to be completed alongside the re-roofing of the church.  We completed the project within the deadline.  This included securing Government Phase II grant funding through the Low Carbon Partnership, surveying the site, designing the roof mounted array and installing 22 x 180W Sharp monocrystalline modules. 

The 3.96kWp system has an expected output of around 3,500 kW hours per annum to be used to offset current electricity bills.  The system was fitted with a remote display showing how much energy has been produced and CO2 savings.

Technology: 3.96kWp Solar PV
Funding: 100% grant funding including EDF Energy Green Energy Fund, LCBP Phase II, Lichfield Diocese
Energy output: 3,500kWh/year
Carbon saving: 1,505kg CO2/year

Budget: £24,000