First solar-tiled local authority housing scheme

Solarcentury and Lambeth Council celebrate the launch of the first local authority-housing scheme in the UK to benefit from a fully integrated solar tiled roof generating clean electricity.

Leading UK solar company Solarcentury and Lambeth Council celebrate the launch of the first local authority-housing scheme in the UK to benefit from a fully integrated solar tiled roof generating clean electricity.

The solar panels have been installed on the roof of a sheltered housing scheme in Langholm Close on the Clapham Park Estate.

The RT Honourable Keith Hill MP, Minister of State for Housing and Planning, will make a keynote speech at the launch and there will also be the opportunity to talk to some of the residents of Langholm Close.

Guests will be able to view an innovative display designed by More Associates, in the main entrance to the community centre.

This interactive design shows the sustainable features of the renovation work carried out at Langholm Close, along with live performance data from the solar tiles.

Residents and visitors will also be able to see the increasing amount of electricity being generated over time, and can access more information via a website.

Residents of Langholm Close will benefit from this clean electricity whatever the weather, as solar roof panels need only daylight to generate electricity.

The roofs will produce around 19 MWh (19,000 units) of electricity a year, enough to light 32 three-bed houses for one year, and make 87,000 cups of tea.

Kirsty Stevenson, the solarcentury Project Manager for Langholm Close said:- " solarcentury are delighted that Lambeth Council are leading the way with this installation and are making a visible statement of the importance of renewable energy.

This is a perfect example of how solar technology can be an integral part of a housing regeneration scheme.

If other local authorities followed suit and installed solar roofs as part of their refurbishment and regeneration work, then this could have a significant impact on reducing climate change".

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Keith Fitchett, executive member for housing commented; "We are committed to promoting sustainable construction and the use of renewable energy wherever possible.

I am delighted that the award winning Langholm Close scheme has been recognised by Eurosolar for its innovative use of 'green energy'.

"This is good news for the environment, good news for Lambeth and good news for residents".

Eurosolar, the UK branch of the European Association for Renewable Energies, awarded Lambeth Council with an award in recognition of the solar tiled roof earlier this year.

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