Solar Photovoltaic panels are to be installed on CBHA houses, communal blocks and offices, saving residents money on their electricity bills.
The panels will be put on south-facing roofs of all properties that will generate enough electricity to make them worthwhile. CBHA expects residents to save about £150 per year on their electricity bill, meaning those on benefits will move out of fuel poverty.
Senior director Paul Brown-Wood said: “There are obvious benefits to residents, CBHA and the environment from using this great renewable energy source – the sun.
“Under the clean energy cash back scheme, known as the ‘Feed-in Tariff’, excess electricity generated that is not used by the properties is bought back by the national grid. In this way, CBHA expects to break even on its finance for fitting them and residents will benefit immediately by receiving some of their electricity ‘free’.”
Through the panels, CBHA expects to produce 2.1 Mega Watts (mWp). This would reduce carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) from CBHA homes by about 790 tonnes per year.
Installation will cause minimal disruption to residents, with only very limited access required inside homes. Consultation is due to start soon and it is hoped that works will be finished in March 2012.
Paul added: “Solar PV is a vital technology if we are to contribute to meeting the Greater London Authority’s 60% CO2 reduction target by 2025.”
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