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News Release from: BP Solar | Subject: Solar Panels
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 15 July 2003
Solar Technology Reduces Aircraft Noise
Pollution?
Solar panels are being used for the first time in the UK to provide roof sound insulation and will, in theory, reduce the amount of resonant sound passing through a structure near Heathrow.
The value and versatility of solar panels as an environmentally effective and practical construction product will be highlighted in a unique way this month with the completion of a building in West London partially soundproofed by the PV system One hundred and seventy four solar panels, developed by BP Solar, have been incorporated into the roof design of a new church hall at St Mary's in Osterley, Hounslow
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 17 Jan 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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What is special about the design of the building is that solar panels are being used for the first time in the UK to provide roof sound insulation and will, in theory, reduce the amount of resonant sound passing through the structure which is located under the Heathrow flightpath.
In terms of aircraft noise pollution, Osterley is one of the worst affected areas in Europe with an aircraft going overhead every 60 seconds.
According to the World Health Organisation, noise pollution in the area exceeds recommended limits.
The cost of the solar system is approx.
£140,000 but St Mary's are receiving up to 80% of the installation cost of the PV as part of the DTI's "Large Scale Field Trial".
The system will also be monitored for performance for the next 2 years as part of the DTI funding.
BP Solar commercial manager Ray Noble added: "This will provide valuable feedback on the performance of the system and the building, allowing other designs of a similar nature in the future to use PV as an acoustic barrier as well as generating electricity.".
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