Solar rainscreens generate free power for Dorset school
Rainscreens incorporating solar photovoltaic panels have recently been specified and installed in the re-development of The Blandford School in Dorset for the Children’s Services Directorate, Dorset County Council.
The solar PV rainscreen panels were supplied in a metallic gold to meet the architect’s specification. To optimise the power generation from the gently curved façade, strings of solar panels have been electrically connected in columns. The result is total installed PV power of 12.5kWp and a yearly expected energy yield of approximately 6250kWh.
This solar PV scheme qualifies for the recently introduced government feed-in tariff whereby a premium rate is paid to the school for electricity generated. A screen inside the school’s entrance area displays the energy contribution being generated by the solar façade on the rear of the building for the benefit of pupils, teachers and visitors.
Telling Architectural
01902 797700
www.telling.co.uk
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