Fivemiletown High School, Northern Ireland
County TyroneThe Fivemiletown High school project is the first in Northern Ireland to use the unique 'solar glazing', otherwise known as photovoltaic glass laminates.
The in-school monitoring display being inspected by the headteacher and student
Solar glazing installed on the raised walkway at Fivemiletown High school in Northern Ireland. The photovoltaics are integrated into the glass making up the walkway between buildings; adding to the unique architectural design of the school.
Solar glazing installed on the raised walkway at Fivemiletown school in Northern Ireland
The remainder of the system is made up of 161 solar PV panels, covering 228m2 of the school's roof. Powered by daylight, the panels are expected to produce 23.6 megawatt hours of electricity per year saving 283kg of CO2 each year. The total annual carbon savings of the project are anticipated to be over 13.9 tonnes, counteracting the 'global warming effect' caused by driving nearly 42,400 miles in a family saloon car.
Students and the headteacher in front of the newly installed energy roof.
Alistair Dunne, Headmaster at Fivemiletown High school, said:
"Fivemiletown High school is extremely excited about the ongoing developments being made to the school site. The whole community wanted a school that was both a legacy and focal point for the town and we all felt that it was important that the new school was environmentally friendly. We felt that the school should lead the way for the whole community."
Robert McCreery, Energy and Environment Manager for Southern Education and Library Board, said:
"Fivemiletown School is the latest of many schools in Northern Ireland to invest in photovoltaics. Fivemiletown School is a great example for us all and if everyone follows their lead they will find that solar in concert with energy efficiency can simply, immediately and dramatically reduce our reliance on fossil fuels."
| Date commissioned | 22/08/2006 |
| Technology |
Solar PV |
| Installation Type |
Pitched roof Glass laminates |
| System size (kWp) | 29.80 |
| Forecast electricity generation / year (kWh) | 16,070.00 |
| Panel area (m2) | 228.00 |
| Building integrated |
Yes |
| Forecast CO2 saving / year (kg) | 13,000.00 |
| Energy produced (kWh) | 8,717.00 |
| Date of last energy reading | 01/12/2006 |
| Type of project |
Public sector |
