June 30, 2025
A project to install additional solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on the roof of SOFT and replace the dated PVs on the DDM building will begin in July – August 2025. The aim of the project is to increase the efficiency of our PV systems and to generate more renewable energy for the Penryn Campus.
The existing PV panels were first installed in 2012, when the technology at the time was expected to generate clean energy over the next 12 years and was chosen as a greener alternative to reduce carbon emissions, rather than a way of achieving any significant financial savings.
However, 13 years later and the advance in technology means that it is time to invest in upgrading to the latest PV panels to increase efficiencies and generate far greater cost savings.
Fergus Chan, Carbon & Energy Manager at FX Plus, said:
“I find joy in seeing how far technology has come since 2012 when the current PVs were first installed. In their day they were cutting edge, but today’s PV panels can achieve much more for us.”
It is estimated that the new PVs will generate approximately 193 MWh annually, which amounts to over 40 tCO2e carbon saving.
If you have any questions about this project or would like more information about decarbonisation on campus, please contact the Sustainability team on sustainability@fxplus.ac.uk.