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solar photovoltaics (PV)

The south facing site is a great location for solar PV  to generate clean renewable electricity, we expect to install around 280kWp of PV. The roofs will be angled to maximise solar PV generation. Any excess not used by the homes, would be used to power heat pumps which will provide heat to the site, charge up the electric cars, or be stored in a battery. We are exploring how much can be generated on site and whether we will be able to export electricity back to the grid. 

This work is funded by our Rural Community Energy Fund grant. We are working with Buro Happold and Communities for Renewables.

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Why
The concept
The need
​Project timeline
Current site
Surveys
Access and drainage
Proposed site layout
What will they look like?
Passivhaus
Microgrid
Solar PV
Renewable heating
Electric vehicles (EVs)
Nature
Communal areas
Who can live here
How will we finance the project
Community consultation

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