Morningside Community Primary School

March 10, 2014

Morningside Community Primary School have installed a 27kWp Solar PV array on their roofs.

The Background

Morningside is a two-form entry primary school with a Children’s Centre. The community is culturally and ethnically diverse and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive school. The vision for the school is:
• A place where children can achieve their full potential in academic,
creative, personal, physical, moral and spiritual development;
• A caring place where children and adults feel they make a contribution
and are valued as individuals;
• A place where everyone is aware of their rights and responsibilities
and where children learn respect for themselves and others.
• A partnership between children, parents, staff and the community as
a whole.

The Installation

27.26 kWp solar PV array
Schuco 235 Panels
SMA 3-Phase Inverters
Web Based Monitoring System

Benefits

Annual output of 21,674 kWh
Reduced energy costs of £206,639 over the project lifespan
479,350 tonne reduction in CO2 emissions over the project lifespan
Revenue generated from FiT and export tariff £182,078 over the project lifespan

Testimonials

“There is no “planet B”. We believe that here at Morningside we have a moral responsibility to embrace renewable and sustainable energy opportunities where possible. The packaged solution from Evogreen plc enabled us to do this.” – Janet Taylor – Headteacher

“The planning and management of the installation was flawless, with no disruption to school life.” – Glen Gray, Site Manager

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