Lark Energy installed a total of 126 photovoltaic panels on the roof of the council headquarters in Spalding, Lincolnshire which will produce approximately 24.87MWh of electricity over the course of a year. This will enable the council to save a substantial amount from its electricity bills and significantly reduce its carbon emissions.
The council will also generate income from selling the surplus electricity produced by the PV panels to the National Grid as part of the governments Feed In Tariff scheme.
Lark Energy managed the project and oversaw the installation which took only three weeks to complete.
The PV panels were manufactured by Hyundai, one of the worlds leading manufacturers of photovoltaic panels, and were supplied by Larkfleet Group company Eco Building Products.
Most of the PV panels were installed on south facing areas on the newest parts of the office building and will provide much of its electricity needs.
Jonathan Selwyn, managing director of Lark Energy, commented: Lark Energy is delighted to have worked on this high profile project. We have helped South Holland District Council reduce its carbon emissions and save money on fuel bills, helping it to take the lead in green energy generation.
South Holland District Councillor Howard Johnson, portfolio holder for the councils property and assets, said: We are delighted that the panels have been installed. This is a win-win situation in terms of reducing our carbon emissions and for the
council and residents of South Holland where we generate our own electricity.
Councillor Roger Gambba-Jones, portfolio holder for carbon management, said:
This is a positive step by the council in reducing the impact on the environment. The installation picks up on the steer given to us by the youth council which wishes to see the district council set an example for the rest of the district to follow.
Lark Energy focuses on developing and installing PV systems for commercial applications. This year alone the company has been responsible for the installation of over 30,000 PV panels on roof top and land projects. It also provides site-wide renewable energy solutions for new housing and commercial developments for the Larkfleet Group and for its partners and clients.
