Burnt Oak Leisure Centre installs 220 solar panels
The project is expected to save £36,000 in energy costs and cut carbon emissions by 241 tonnes.
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Burnt Oak Leisure Centre now has 220 solar panels installed on its roof, marking the first community solar project on a council-owned property in Barnet. The installation, completed by Community Energy Barnet, is designed to provide the centre with lower-cost, low-carbon energy.
The scheme is anticipated to reduce the leisure centre’s energy expenses and its carbon footprint. Barnet Council stated that the project was achieved through grant funding, meaning there was no direct cost to residents.
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Projected Savings and Emissions Reductions
The 101.2kWp solar installation is projected to generate savings of around £36,000 over its estimated 20-year lifespan. Furthermore, it is expected to cut carbon emissions by 241 tonnes. More than 70 per cent of the solar power generated will be used by the leisure centre, with the surplus being exported to the national grid.
The project was a collaboration between Community Energy Barnet, Barnet Council, GLL, Repowering London, and Carbon3. GLL, which operates Burnt Oak Leisure Centre in partnership with the council, highlighted the importance of reducing energy consumption in leisure facilities.
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Funding and Future Plans
Funding for the solar panel installation was secured from several sources. These included a £15,000 grant from Barnet Council’s Community Energy Fund, £24,500 from the Greater London Authority’s London Community Energy Fund, and £5,000 from the Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme. Community Energy Barnet indicated that Barnet has significant potential for further community solar initiatives.
Looking ahead, a community share offer is planned for launch next year. This initiative will offer residents the opportunity to invest in clean energy projects and contribute to the funding of additional community-owned renewable energy schemes across the borough.
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+How many solar panels were installed at Burnt Oak Leisure Centre?
A total of 220 solar panels have been installed on the roof of Burnt Oak Leisure Centre. This marks the first community solar project to be implemented on a property owned by Barnet Council.
+What are the expected cost savings from the solar panel installation?
The solar panel project is projected to save approximately £36,000 in energy costs over its estimated 20-year lifespan. This is in addition to a reduction in carbon emissions.
+How was the solar project funded?
The project received funding from multiple sources, including grants from Barnet Council's Community Energy Fund (£15,000) and the Greater London Authority's London Community Energy Fund (£24,500). Additional funds came from the Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme.
+What are the future plans for community energy projects in Barnet?
A community share offer is scheduled to launch next year, allowing residents to invest in clean energy. This initiative aims to help fund further community-owned renewable energy projects throughout the borough.
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