BUILDING SCHOOLS FOR THE FUTURE
1ST MAJOR WIND TURBINES GRACE SKYLINE OF SHEFFIELD
Sheffield has taken a major step forward in becoming recognised as home to sustainable development as the first large scale, building- mounted wind turbines to grace the skyline of the city have been installed by JF Finnegan at Sheffield City College.
diameter. By installing the turbines 48 metres above ground level, the maximum amount of energy will be harnessed and then utilised to realise the college’s ambition to reduce the building’s base load. The energy generated by both the turbines and the solar panels is fed back into the energy distribution system for the college’s tower block. An energy display monitor is positioned within the Atrium to inform staff and students, at any point, the amount of energy that is being created. Given the prominent location of the college site overlooking the city, the major turbines stand as a visual representation of the college’s commitment to sustainability and to acting responsibly for the future of its students.
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The new wind turbines are the most visible of a host of sustainable features at the college including; 260m2
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photovoltaic cells mounted on the south façade of the newly completed tower, a rainwater recycling system, green sedum roofs to encourage biodiversity, a balancing pond to channel water for reuse, natural ventilation of all rooms, utilisation of district heating, high efficiency light fittings and an additional turbine which is in operation at ground level and helps to power the nursery building.
The turbines also form part of a wider sustainability strategy at the college which includes blending energy saving technology with recycling from existing sources. Some of the college’s heating and hot water needs will derive from Sheffield District Energy Network which provides more than 140 buildings in the city with recycled low carbon energy, generated from incinerated local waste. The college is also planting almost 100 trees and providing the public with the opportunity to sponsor a tree. Julie Byrne, Executive Director of Sheffield City College, said: “Sustainability has been a key element of the design process of this exceptional building and will reduce the running costs, educate
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he trio of 6KW roof mounted wind turbines stand an impressive 15 metres in height, each with 3 metre blades which represent a total 6 metre
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