In 2014 we had Solar Photovoltaic panels installed on the roof. The system is oriented East – West because of the pitch of the roof and consists of 13 panels (Renesola 255W with Solar Edge inverter and voltage optimisers), 3 panels oriented to the East and 10 to the west giving a combined capacity of 3,32 kW. On average the panels generate 2.74MWh of electricity per year over the past years.
I have had a go at a rough estimate of the Annual Littlebury energy usage: The result is between 5800 and 6300 MWh depending on method of averaging. We should regard this as an initial range finder of the amount given the details and caveats below, and an estimate that can be improved. The average
In this month’s Littlebury Energy Project (LEP) update, we talk to Gordon Ridgewell about his recent experience of having solar panels installed and also to Jonathan Ashe about the issues affecting houses in the Littlebury Conservation Area. The photographer Gordon Ridgewell moved to Littlebury about 10 years ago, his late wife Megan’s family having been associated with
Last year, a new initiative was started to help Littlebury residents save money and reduce their energy consumption, the Littlebury Energy Project (LEP). Ian Dunham, who has lived in Littlebury for 29 years, met with Chris Dodge, the project’s coordinator, to learn more. Ian Dunham: What is the Littlebury Energy Project, and how did it arise? Chris
The December Village Views article gave an update on the Littlebury Energy Project to date, and listed upcoming plans.
