Friday 10 July 2020

Medieval cathedral in Wiltshire installs 93 solar panels on cloisters roof to cut carbon

Medieval cathedral in Wiltshire installs 93 solar panels on cloisters roof to cut carbon

Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire has installed 93 solar panels on the roof of its cloisters to cut its carbon footprint.

The 37kW project is expected to provide 33,708kWh of clean energy to Salisbury Cathedral, reducing its carbon footprint by 11,764kg every year.

The installation, which was completed in the early days of July, is designed to help the cathedral become carbon-neutral by 2030.

The project has been under development since late 2017 and planning permission was granted in March of this year in line with the Church of England's climate framework.

Reverend Nicholas Holtam, Bishop of Salisbury, said: "With clear purpose and helpful partnerships even iconic buildings can make a difference towards sustainability. In these strange times, the possibilities of living differently seem all the more important and this project even more significant.”

Canon Robert Titley, Canon Treasurer of Salisbury Cathedral, added: "We are delighted to be the second English cathedral to install solar panels as part of our continuing green initiatives, which have included draft proofing our medieval building, moving to green tariff energy and installing LED lighting."

Written by

Bruna Pinhoni

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