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Goodrich School solar installation

Whilst the Goodrich Community Primary School pupils from East Dulwich were away on half-term, 24 brand new solar panels were installed on the south-facing roof of the main building. The project was a complete surprise for the 700 pupils who are able to see the solar panels from their playground.

Aware of EDF Energy's Green Fund Carbon Descent approached three schools in London, suitable for solar installation and applied for funding on their behalf.

The £20,000 project was funded by £10,700 from EDF Energy's Green Fund and £8,560 from the Government's Low Carbon Buildings Programme. Carbon Descent managed the project for the school, from the initial survey to completion.

A display panel was installed to show how much electricity is produced and how much carbon dioxide is being saved. This will be linked to the school computers so the children can use the data in lessons to monitor the output of the solar panels. At the same time a newly formed school council will strengthen environmental projects including paper recycling, energy conservation and work on a recently rediscovered Victorian garden which will be restored in the school grounds.

Using solar power will supply over 2,000 kWh per annum to the school and save the emission of nearly one tonne of carbon dioxide each year.

"We have tried hard not to tell the children too much about the project so this will be a big surprise for them. It will enable our pupils to have a greater understanding of eco-living, help them with scientific study and give us a chance to teach them more global issues such as climate change."

Head teacher, Shirley Patterson