Archive for the ‘Education’ Category

Renewable Energy Education arrives at schools across Edinburgh

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008

RD Energy Solutions was approached by an Edinburgh construction company to design, supply and install a renewable energy system at 7 schools across Edinburgh.  We have carried out a full assessment of each site and have signed a contract to supply and install an educational pack on each school, which features a small Rutland turbine (90W) in conjunction with a small PV panel.  The output can be logged, along with weather data, and integrated into a PC within classrooms.

These educational packs provide an excellant introduction into micro renewable energy systems, and hopefully will develop an interest in energy and the environment for all of the students.  

University of Huddersfield goes green

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008

RD Energy Solutions has been awarded a contract for the turn key installation of a Wind/Solar PV renewable energy system at the University of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.  The system is comprised of 6 x Stealthgen 400W micro wind turbines, along with 4kW of solar PV.   Wind turbines typically generate more energy across Winter (during Britain’s windiest period) whereas solar PV is more efficient over Summer, therefore, it is often beneficial to combine the two technologies.  This combined system shall supply a constant supply of green electricity throughout the year.

 The installation phase is commencing next week, with the commissioning of the system at the end of February.