Location: Angmering, West Sussex

Date: August 2009

Category: Community

Overview:

Angmering Community Centre is a new development on a modern estate in West Sussex. The Parish Council, together with local residents, planned the building of a new centre, which would provide activity space for individuals and community groups. The Community Centre Association was awarded charity status therefore, long term financial savings are a top priority. They contacted Southern Solar to assist with securing 100% funding for a solar electric system. Southern Solar worked closely with the surveyor and builder as the project moved through planning.

Our Solution

Southern Solar worked with the builder WH Catchpole to ensure that key project milestones and construction commitments were met.

The system was designed using 60 Sharp 170w panels and three Fronius IG30 inverters. The panels were installed on the unshaded South facing roof using Schuco’s on-roof mounting system. The inverters were mounted in the plant room and tied into the three phase electrical supply.

The electricity produced by the system is available for use by building occupants and equipment during the day while the sun is shining. Their reduced need for grid-supplied electricity means a smaller electricity bill.

Facts:

• 10.2kWp solar electric system

• Installed area of 78m2

• Estimated annual output of 8,160 kWh

• CO2 Savings of 3,508 kg per annum

• 100% funding, 50% LCBP phase 2 and 50% CSEP grant (big lottery)