Marks Gate Junior School

August 14, 2014

Marks Gate Junior School have installed a 38kWp Solar PV array on their roofs.

The Background

Marks Gate Junior School is situated in the most northern part of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. They provide a caring ethos in which ‘every child matters’. Children will experience a sense of belonging to the Marks Gate family, where mutual respect for themselves, the community and environment is evident. Solar PV proved to be a fantastic option for the school, teaching the children how to preserve their environment and cut their carbon footprint. Using the Carbon Trust approved funding they have been able to do this at no additional cost to the school.

The Installation

38kWp solar PV array
Q-CELL 250 polycrystalline Solar Panels
SMA 3-Phase Inverters
Sunny Webbox Monitoring System

Benefits

Annual output of 33,668 kWh
Reduced energy costs of £151,513 over the project lifespan
350 tonne reduction in CO2 emissions over the project lifespan
Revenue generated from FiT Tariff £111,807 over the project lifespan