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St Brendans Sixth Form College in Bristol has recently installed solar panels on its roof which were supplied and fitted by PV Systems.
The panels were installed as part of its plans to become involved in the national ‘green colleges' initiative which aims to showcase green education and help encourage sustainable development.
Total system output of the panels is 22.08kWp and they will help power the schools computers, lighting and other electrical equipment.
Terry Sweeney commented: "The panels will certainly support the college's aims to become ‘green'. Panels like these are suitable for installation on large roofs and terraces particularly for public buildings."
The college already recycles most of its paper and plastic waste and has other sustainable forms of energy such as ground source heating and automatic building controls. In addition the College also promotes cycling, walking and using public transport for both students and staff.
Derek Bodey, Principal, said: "It is vital that our new buildings have a much smaller carbon footprint than the ones they are replacing. Our students know about this need and we must educate them about their futures and the need to take care of the environment."
The work was carried out for Fuseland working with Pearce Construction on behalf of the Avon County Council LEA.
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