Solar panels at Falmer
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Dan Gleeballs
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- Nov 24, 2011
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I don't know about the solar panels but I do know that stadium is without doubt a work of art.
ArcticBlue
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The answer is YES. Should have been a stipulation of the planning application.So should a spur for Falmer station. Hey ho...
Should have been, or someone at the club should at least have seen the potential. Probably wouldn't save much money, but would do something.
How do you mean a spur? As I understand it that's a variation of a branch line, a little useless? Or are you suggesting a way to add a third platform at Falmer?
The Hon Sec
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This is a question that I have put on 'Ask the Club' because it seems an obvious addition. A lot of German clubs are sponsored by solar power firms ( from China and elsewhere). Could be ploughing power back into the grid and something the greens would approve of.
The reply I received was - 'It is something that was investigated during planning and immediately before build, but it was not economically viable at the time.'
The reply I received was - 'It is something that was investigated during planning and immediately before build, but it was not economically viable at the time.'
Take it then you don't have an 'ugly' satellite dish or tv aerial on the top of your roof then!
As for the OP, they have missed the panels but why not shove a couple of wind turbine at each end!!!! The 21st Century Jack and Jill.
I would think it's a bad idea. How much electricity does the Amex need when there are no games on? It's not like our homes that are occupied nearly every day. As for pumping electricity back into the grid, the government scheme pays private households a lot for each unit collected, but they don't need to be passed back to the grid (it's a joke really, just to meet government targets).
Woodchip
It's all about the bikes
Wrong.
Example 1 - My parents are both over 60 so had them installed for free. Instantly making savings on their electric.
Example 2 - An ex-colleague fitted them himself. Total cost £4000. Currently making £200 per month from them (with no electric bill), so in 20 months (max) he would have made his money back. He's only had them since October, so not been able to catch in on the longest days yet.
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No, I don't think I am. Have you got any facts on harvesting energy to suggest it could work at a football stadium, because that video says nothing of harvesting energy.
Doc Lynam
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- Jun 19, 2011
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It would work in exactly the same way, energy could be used in other areas as the stadium. As i am sure you know it is also a working office space as well with all the electrical devices needed for the functioning of that space at least 6 days a week. The solar energy could go direct to this and other areas. Physio equipment depending on the amount of panels used. As for the term harvesting energy you are quiet right he didn't use it but i just find it to be a useful phrase that describes the collection and use of solar energy. That said energy harvesting is an expression used to describe the capture of energy for smaller devices like calculators. Under this umbrella the calculator would be describe as photovoltaic harvesting.
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To be honest I don't know how much the Amex is used in the week. I've looked at getting panels myself, and the only thing that makes them worthwhile is the government funding, and I don't think businesses get such a generous deal. Surely it makes a lot more sense for low level warehouses than a high fancy roof, which isn't designed for the weight.
deletebeepbeepbeep
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- May 12, 2009
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Regardless of the the Stadium is open 7 days a week from early to late including offices for the Albion, medical centre, bar, shop, conferences, weddings etc etc etc. The place is basically never closed.
Chinster
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- Aug 7, 2011
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I may be biased as i supply and fit panels for a living,but i really can't understand why solar panel were not incorporated into the design of the stadium!
Solar thermal panels would provide hot water for all the showers etc etc and as for solar electric!!!!! They could of easily been incorporated into the roof design saving a considerable amount of money. Even when energy from the panels was not being used it would of fed straight back into the grid earning the club money!
They would have also benefited from just generrating the electricty from the government fit scheme.
Blame the architect !
Solar thermal panels would provide hot water for all the showers etc etc and as for solar electric!!!!! They could of easily been incorporated into the roof design saving a considerable amount of money. Even when energy from the panels was not being used it would of fed straight back into the grid earning the club money!
They would have also benefited from just generrating the electricty from the government fit scheme.
Blame the architect !
- Aug 7, 2003
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I have reservations about fitting solar panels now. It is a relatively new technology, so is it likely to radically improve over the next few years, making current systems obsolete and outdated? It certainly doesn't look good, so a more aesthetic design must be in development.
Chinster
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- Aug 7, 2011
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Yes although its a slightly lower rate it still applies approx 8p per KW
TheJasperCo
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I'm sure that with the Greens in charge of much of the Brighton area, they can work towards hammering out a subsidy plan with the Albion. Solar cells are hugely expensive though, and I think any benefits will be negligible, and a long time coming.