Electricity Generation: Solar PowerIn 2012 small rooftop schemes were introduced. Introduction of new technology is rarely easy on St Helena so these allowed the technology to be evaluated, accurate data to be gathered to support future investment proposals and on island contractors to become familiar with the systems.
Initially a 25kWp system was installed on Connect Saint Helena’s main office, the refurbished Power Station received a 41kWp system in 2013 and then in 2014 a 20kWp system was installed on the second Connect Saint Helena office building. These small systems have progressively increased contribution as shown below. A further 92kWp roof mounted scheme was commissioned in 2015; located at the Community Care Complex, Ladder Hill. These small scale schemes have proven a useful introduction to PV technology and have helped justify a purpose built 0.5MWp scheme at the former large bore rifle range in Half Tree Hollow. This scheme was commissioned in 2015 and has significantly increased the quantity of solar generation in the energy mix. The electricity generation data for all our solar sites is publicly accessible on line. To find out how to access this information, please go to our download library and click on the article Sunnyportal - Solar Energy.
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