The Farming Express April 13 | Page 3

Power to the People farm. “We have installed many systems on the homes of local people Local renewable energy company now making share options available trapped in fuel poverty and several systems for community buildings in Green Park Power have completed for local, environmentally aware, the installation of 30kW of solar PV people to invest in - with a far better Monmouthshire on behalf of Gwent Energy.” said Andrew Green of Green return than any savings account.” on a farm shed in Newcastle near Monmouth. This installation was Due to its groundbreaking design, the Park Power. “Bridges Community Centre in Monmouth has a 10kw commissioned for Gwent Energy CIC, system already has over 6000kWh system that we installed a year ago. a not for profit community interest on the meter, generated since mid This saves them about £500 a year on February, despite the poor weather. company that helps community electricity, and users of the centre who groups with renewable energy The solar array will save over 21 invested get a tariff income as well.” solutions. Phil Powell of Gwent tonnes of CO2 per year and the If you have a community project in electricity will also make a huge Energy CIC told us “This is a truly mind, or would like to invest in local community focussed project. We are contribution towards running the Farming Express. Page 3 community energy then visit www. gwentenergycic.org.uk or call Phil Powell on 0750 6004581. To book a free survey for a home or farm solar array please contact Andrew Green on 01873 269031/07792 970406 – www. greenparkpower.co.uk Harvest the Sun Generate a Healthy Income with Solar Power • Maintenance Free • Index Linked, Reliable and Predictable return • 20 Years of Production • Minimal Land Use • Typically no planning permission required • Use the Energy Yourself – further enhancing the Financial Return Trust to Deliver • MCS Accredited Installers • Free Survey, Design and Return on Investment Calculations • 10 Year Product and Workmanship Warranties • Structural Survey where Required • Farmer references available • Assistance with All Paperwork A Positive Diversification for the Modern Farm Based on Current Prices (April 2013) a 30kW PV Array will generate a £120,000 return over 20 years (16% ROI with a payback time of 7 years assuming 25% self use of the energy generated) at a cost of circa £29,950 ex VAT subject to survey and grid connection assessment. The performance of solar PV systems is impossible to predict with certainty due to the variability in the amoun t of solar radiation (sunlight) from location to location and from year to year. The above estimate is based upon the Government’s standard assessment procedure for energy rating of buildings (SAP) and is given as guidance only. It should not be considered as a guarantee of performance. [email protected] www.greenparkpower.co.uk 07792970406 01873 269031