Monmouthshire village hall photovoltaic's

1. Monmouthshire village hall photovoltaic's After decades of shop, school and pub closures Village halls are often the only community building left in villages Without a community meeting place villages become mere dormitories Where few knows or cares about neighbours. Our halls are vital to the community

2. Monmouthshire village hall photovoltaic's • Impending funding cuts imperil these vital village buildings • The feed in tariff gives a unique opportunity for village halls and community to gain the following benefits: • An index linked long term income stream • Fund hall maintenance and running costs • Foster closer community links • Encourage through example carbon reduction emissions. • Adds resilience to our villages • Gives out village halls respect and status

3. Monmouthshire village hall photovoltaic's Example 9.5 KW system Generates @ 8000 KWh Annual output 1st year benefit @ £3,200 25 year total benefit @£100K Cost £32,000 1st year Return 10% Index linked for 25 years

4. Monmouthshire village hall photovoltaic's • Photovoltaic panels have benefits over other renewable energy such as wind or water • Reliable and dependable technology • Numerous competitive suppliers • Lower planning hurdles • Lower initial costs • Low maintenance and administration costs • Perfect income source for village halls

5. Monmouthshire village hall photovoltaic's • Financing is the biggest hurdle • People who use the hall might help with a loan. • The FIT income allows you to pay interest say 3% service a loan and give a useful amount to the hall • How much do they cost depends on the size   • A 4 KW installation costs £13 to £14,000 • A 10 KW installation costs about £33,000.

6. Monmouthshire village hall photovoltaic's • This is not always possible or desirable for village hall committees to take on the administration responsibility  •  There are 2 alternative solutions to this • Gwent Energy CIC is a community interest company that will take on this responsibility on for you • Robert Owen Community Banking Fund Ltd., will do this admin for you  They are a not for profit lender linked to the Wales credit union network

7. Monmouthshire village hall photovoltaic's • We suggest the following timetable • Call Phil on 07506004581 to come and have a look at discuss the options • An installer Beverley Thomas (07817367590) will come and do a survey and give you the details of what is possible and how much it will cost • Decide on the options for managing and financing the system • Apply for planning permission and to western power for grid connection    • Raise the money and order the system • if you have a high proportion in loans, aim for a spring installation • Register for FITs as soon as possible after installation

8. Monmouthshire village hall photovoltaic's • For more information call these • Richard Lewis on 01873736031   richard@adventa.org.uk • Phil Powell on 01291 629936 (07506004581)  ppo98@aol.com • For a survey, price and detailed technical information • Beverley Thomas  07817367590 bthomas@solar-senseuk.com • Michael Brown Development Manager • The Robert Owen Community Banking Fund • Tel: 01686 623741 Mob: 07810 542544 Email: mick.brown@rocbf.co.uk • AND GIVE OUR VILLAGES A CHANCE