Oakbank School

May 29, 2014

Oakbank School have installed a 30kWp Solar PV array on their roofs.

The Background

Oakbank School is a coeducational school, located in Leighton Buzzard. They work with pupils who have Social, Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties. Their aim is to provide each of our pupils with an Education for Life, by valuing and respecting them as individuals, developing their self esteem and encouraging their individual abilities to their full potential in a caring, orderly environment. They want to give students the best possible start and looking at how they can cut their carbon footprint by introducing sustainable energy solutions is important to them. Solar PV worked out to be the best option for the school requiring no capital outlay via the operating rental solution.

The Installation

30 kWp solar PV array
Axitec 250 polycrystalline Solar Panels
Enphase Micro Inverters
Enphase Enlighten Monitoring System

Benefits

Annual output of 27,418 kWh
Reduced energy costs of £120,967 over the project lifespan
285 tonne reduction in CO2 emissions over the project lifespan
Revenue generated from FiT & Export Tariff £117,635 over the project lifespan