Stoke Damerel School

So, when the group was looking for companies that it could rely on for its Community Solar Scheme, PEC trusted SunGift Solar to design and install a solar PV system for Stoke Damerel Primary School.

SunGift carried out a detailed site survey and analysis before designing a bespoke 25 kW solar PV system for the school.

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Locals invested between £50 and £100,000 in PEC Renewables.  Solar PV systems were then installed on 21 community buildings around Plymouth – one of which was Stoke Damerel Primary School – providing enough electricity to power the equivalent of 250 houses.

The schools’ 25 kW solar PV system is the ideal addition to the community building.  Not only has it provided free energy for Stoke Damerel, reducing its electricity bills and CO2 emissions, but also the educational benefits are inspiring pupils in the classroom.  Pupils are able to see how much energy their solar panels are generating (via digital displays in the school reception and via on-line interfaces), while the web-based programmes show both the electricity generated and the equivalent environmental benefits.

SunGift has extensive experience designing and installing solar panels for schools and community groups including projects for Shaugh Prior village, Tamar Community Energy and many other PEC schemes.