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Bangor University: Solar panels next to Grade I building

Plans have been approved to install solar panels close to a grade I listed building in north Wales. Bangor University will place 150 of the energy-saving panels on the flat library roof, next to its historical Main Arts building on College Road. The plans, approved by Gwynedd council, are part Read more…

By firstgreen, 6 years ago
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Solar panels proposed for common grazing land at Tain

Highland Council has proposed installing solar panels on an area of public land available for raising livestock in Easter Ross. The local authority said the plan is for 13 acres (5Ha) of common good grazing land at Blarliath near Tain. The renewable energy scheme would require investment from the council Read more…

By firstgreen, 6 years ago
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How much Solar PV can be installed on your roof?

An estimate of the potential installed capacity of the rooftop solar PV system must be made during feasibility of the site. The estimation of potential installed capacity, CR, in kilowatt-peak (kWp), may be made using the following equation: where: AR is the total roof area available for installation of solar Read more…

By firstgreen, 6 years ago
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How much energy could that system deliver?

Energy yield (E) in kilowatt-hour can be estimated using the following equation: E = CR  x  GHIa  x D In this equation: CR is the potential installed capacity of the solar PV rooftop system. GHIa is the global horizontal irradiation over a 1-year period in kWh/m2. Values can be obtained Read more…

By firstgreen, 6 years ago
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Scottish Power to add solar and battery power to wind farms

The amount of energy harnessed through solar power is set to increase. Scottish Power said it planned “hybrid technology” by adding solar panels to wind farms. Similar proposals have also been submitted for sites in England. The company said it would also install huge batteries to store electricity at sites Read more…

By firstgreen, 6 years ago
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Channel Islands’ largest solar panel array online at Guernsey Post

The largest solar panel array in the Channel Islands has come online on the roof of the Guernsey Post headquarters. The energy generated by the array’s 654 panels is expected to exceed 200,000 kW/h per year. This would exceed the annual amount of electricity required to power the post office’s Read more…

By firstgreen, 6 years ago
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Tredegar solar park approved despite ‘landscape’ concerns

A decision to give the go ahead to a controversial solar park in Blaenau Gwent has been criticised by councillors. A planning inspector, two councils and Cadw said the 30MW project should be rejected because of its impact on the landscape at Wauntysswg Farm near Tredegar. But Housing and Local Read more…

By firstgreen, 6 years ago
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Brithdir Mawr eco-community land ‘to be sold’ when lease ends

An eco-community will have to raise £1m or leave after being told its land and buildings will be sold when the lease ends in December. Members of the Brithdir Mawr community near Newport, Pembrokeshire, have been given first refusal to purchase the 80-acre (32 hectare) site. Brithdir Mawr is off-grid, Read more…

By firstgreen, 6 years ago
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Basic risks and safety precaution used in SOLAR PV Plant installation

Establishment of a rooftop solar power plants has the risks of a regular structure site, in addition to electrical dangers because of the framework itself. Before establishment, all employees should have basic knowledge and training that will give a decent comprehension of essential electrical standards, work site risks, and general Read more…

By firstgreen, 6 years ago
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Thieves target Abergele and Colwyn Bay solar farms

Two solar farms have been targeted by thieves who stole solar panels and equipment. The items were taken from a site near St George, Abergele, overnight on Wednesday and at Llanelian, Colwyn Bay, on Wednesday or Thursday evening. North Wales Police said the 168 stolen panels may be offered for Read more…

By firstgreen, 6 years ago

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