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Welshpool Town Council Harnesses Renewable Energy with £23,775 Grant

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The Welshpool Town Council, with a grant of £23,775 from Carno Wind Farm through Windfall (Mid Wales Community Energy Trust), has successfully implemented a renewable energy project. The initiative has delivered 32 x 445W solar panels, generating up to 15.4kw of renewable energy, and 28.8kw of battery storage. Since the installation in early September, the system has reduced CO2 emissions by 332.8kg and cut 208kWh of usage from the grid.

Key Takeaways:

  • The project, supported by a £23,775 grant, has installed 32 x 445W solar panels, generating up to 15.4kw of renewable energy.
  • The system includes 28.8kw of battery storage, allowing excess energy to be stored and used when needed.
  • The installation has already reduced CO2 emissions by 332.8kg and cut 208kWh of usage from the grid.
  • The project is expected to generate an income for the council through the export of surplus energy to the grid.
  • The savings will help the council reinvest in local services, while the reduction in emissions contributes to tackling climate change locally.

Councillor Dr Ben Gwalchmai, who led on the grant for the project, emphasized the importance of investing in renewable energy and battery storage. "This project is a clear step towards a greener, more sustainable Welshpool," he said. "By investing in renewable energy and battery storage, we are not only cutting costs for our taxpayers but also leading by example in reducing our carbon footprint."

Statistics:

  • £23,775: Grant provided by Carno Wind Farm through Windfall (Mid Wales Community Energy Trust)
  • 32: Number of solar panels installed
  • 445W: Power capacity of each solar panel
  • 15.4kw: Total renewable energy generated by the solar panels
  • 28.8kw: Capacity of battery storage system
  • 332.8kg: Reduction in CO2 emissions since the installation
  • 208kWh: Cut in grid usage since the installation
  • September: Month of the installation

Sources:

  • "Welshpool Town Council Harnesses Renewable Energy with £23,775 Grant"
  • Welshpool Town Council Website
  • Windfall (Mid Wales Community Energy Trust) Website

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