Exe Valley Leisure Centre

System Size solar_power 121.975 kWp   Annual CO2 Savings eco 57.34 Tonnes

Exe Valley Leisure Centre revolutionise their customer parking experience with solar carports – where sleek design meets sustainable energy. As well as installing solar carport Exe Valley installed a small roof mounted solar PV system too.

Located in the heart of Tiverton, Exe Valley stands as the latest addition to the Mid Devon Leisure centres, providing a range of amenities. A 121.975 kWp system was installed consisting of 287 JA 435W Trina panels. The panels are spread across three canopies, sheltering 41 car parking spaces, as well as forming a 35 panel array on the main building, while the renewable energy generated meets an impressive 70% of the leisure centre’s annual demands.

Leisure centres with pools like Exe Valley’s six-lane plus learner facility, have been particularly hard hit by the recent surge in energy prices. The 122 kWp of clean electricity generated will help it keep down its running costs for many years to come, while the annual saving in CO2 emissions is estimated at 57.34 tonnes.

The scheme, which was completed on time and within budget, is actually part of Mid Devon District Council’s multi-million pound long-term decarbonisation strategy.