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Funding Options for Flat Roof Solar PV A
school’s flat roof offers the ideal space for a PV array as the unobstructed area enables maximum exposure to
sunlight, optimising energy generation. Solar panels on a flat roof are out of sight, simple to install and maintain and thoroughly cost effective particularly as there are various funding and investment streams available for solar PV projects. This means your school can benefit from the advantages of a PV array, with no capital outlay. Photovoltaic panels provide educational buildings with renewable energy, financial savings and practical learning opportunities to support the curriculum as well as generating a potential income and reducing carbon footprint. There are three main schemes that can be accessed to fund solar projects.
Power Purchase Agreements (PPA’s) Private funders offering a PPA solution enable property owners to take advantage of a fully installed PV system for zero capital outlay. The school enters into a long-term
contract to purchase the electricity generated by the solar array from the private funder at a rate that is lower than their current purchase price and guaranteed for 20 years. As the array is owned and maintained by the funder there is no maintenance requirement for the building owner.
Community Funded PPA’s Similar to a PPA, but capital is raised to provide funds for the installation of the solar array through a community share offer. The school benefits from reduced energy costs, but the PV array is owned by the cooperative
An oasis for NI Civil Service Department
The signature headquarters in Ballykelly brings together a suite of architectural aluminium systems’ company Metal Technology. The impressive project circa 5175m2
and a ministerial suite. Metal Technology’s System 17 curtain walling featured on all facades in combination with System 5-35Hi+ tilt-and- turn and 4-35Hi+ casement windows, the south, east and west elevations also utilised two variants of System 22 Brise Soliel providing solar control. The 300mm continuous blade to the atrium area was designed specifically to meet the design requirements for this project.
028 9448 7777
www.metaltechnology.com Shade sails installed at Woburn Forest
In spring 2018, Jeckells completed an installation at Center Parcs Woburn Forest to create three shade sails at their Cycle Centre. A structural engineer was involved to ensure everything was strong enough and the colours of the posts and sails complemented the surrounding forest environment. The installation was
such a success that Jeckells have now been commissioned by Center Parcs to complete a similar project at Longleat Forest.
01603 782223
www.jeckells.co.uk comprises of 470 workstations,
or community benefit society from whom the building owner purchases the electricity.
Salix Finance Salix enables public sector organisations across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to take a lead in tackling climate change by increasing their energy efficiency. Salix provides 100 per cent interest-free capital for the public sector to reduce their energy costs by enabling the installation of modern, energy efficient technologies and replacing dated, inefficient technologies. Repayment can be made over a four to eight-year period. Bauder provides a full service from funding application support through to system installation, whether you are looking to retrofit solar PV panels or incorporate renewable energy into your flat roof efurbishment project. Book a meeting today to start planning your solar PV project.
0845 271 8800
www.bauder.co.uk
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