In his first role as Derby’s new Mayor, Councillor Sean Marshall officially unveiled 48 solar panels which have been installed by Derby Homes at Rivermead House. 

Solar panels for Rivermead House

In his first role as Derby’s new Mayor, Councillor Sean Marshall officially unveiled 48 solar panels which have been installed by Derby Homes at Rivermead House. 

The solar panels have been fitted onto the roof of the eleven storey block of flats, located in Bath Street in Derby.  The panels will generate an average of 6kw of electricity every hour and will power the lighting in the building’s corridors and communal areas. 

Derby Homes have installed the equipment in partnership with British Gas and Solar Technologies at a cost of £50,000.  The project has been 50% funded by Derby Homes, with the remaining 50% funded by the Low Carbon Buildings Programme (LCBP Phase 2). 

“Derby Homes are always looking for opportunities to make our properties more energy efficient,” said Shaun Bennett, Derby Homes’ Director of Investment and Regeneration.  “The installation of solar panels at Rivermead House will help us to run the building more cost effectively and in a way that will benefit the environment.  We are also exploring opportunities to introduce similar initiatives at other Derby Homes properties in the city.”

The official unveiling of the panels was attended by local councillors, tenants of Rivermead House, and staff from both Derby Homes and Derby City Council.

27 May 2009