Moss Farm is a converted and extended farm building, now in use as a domestic residence. Having a large south facing outbuilding and an ample supply of wind, the owner recognised that the property was ideally placed to generate some electricity.
After we had conducted an onsite assessment - taking into consideration current energy use, location and budget - we recommended a dual Solar PV and small wind installation. Both the solar and wind systems were designed to be connected to the national grid, via independent Sunny Boy and Windy Boy inverters. This means that all surplus electricty generated is recorded and sold back to the energy supplier.
The solar installation consists of seven Kyocera 200wp Solar Modules, placed into a wooden frame, south facing and fixed at an optimum incline on the roof of the outbuilding. This system generates 1,400 watts, peak power.
Attached to the side of the outbuilding, in a specialist bracket system, is a StealthGen Wind Turbine. This was chosen due to its size, power output and very low running noise. The turbine is 15 metres from the house, so noise was a key factor in its selection. Modern turbines generally have fewer moving parts and gears, making them far quieter to run and easier to maintain than older systems. This unit runs at 400 watts, peak power.
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The projected output of the combined system is 2,000Kwh (Kilowatt hours), about a third of the site's annual requirement. It will also reduce the annual carbon dioxide emissions of the property by 860Kg.
The installation has been performing above expectations since being commissioned, and will be generating free electricity for decades to come. It will also require limited maintenance to keep it running at peak performance.
For more details contact Eco Environments.