Solar panels will help Welshpool be “greener, more sustainable”
Thirty-two solar panels have been installed onto the roof of the Welshpool Town Council Offices and Tourist Information Centre, as part of a project to reduce its carbon footprint and costs.
The project, supported by a grant of £23,775 from Carno Wind Farm through Windfall (Mid Wales Community Energy Trust), will cut emissions and also raise income for the council through excess electricity fed back into the National Grid.
It is the final piece of a long-running saga for the building which caused controversy last year due to delays to its refurbishment that eventually cost around £300,000.
But since being installed at the beginning of September, the council said that the system has reduced CO₂ emissions by 332.8kg and cut 208kWh of usage from the grid, helping them to save money whilst reducing its environmental impact.
Councillor Dr Ben Gwalchmai, who led on the grant for the project, said: “This project is a clear step towards a greener, more sustainable Welshpool.
“By investing in renewable energy and battery storage, we are not only cutting costs for our taxpayers but also leading by example in reducing our carbon footprint.”
The council is now in the process of securing the appropriate documentation so that surplus energy can be exported back to the grid, generating an income for the council.
They said that the savings generated will help them to reinvest in local services, while the reduction in emissions contributes to tackling climate change at a local level.
Here’s what has been put in place…
- 32 x 445W solar panels, generating up to 15.4kw of renewable energy
- 28.8kw of battery storage, ensuring that excess energy can be stored and used when needed
PICTURE: Solar panels installed on the Town Council Offices and Tourist Information Centre in Welshpool.
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