Ten years ago, Mount Kelly embarked on a renewable energy project that continues to make a positive difference today, reducing energy costs and carbon emissions across the School.
In 2016, two 50kW solar PV systems were installed at our Prep School Sports Hall and one of the swimming pool buildings, creating a combined 100kWp installation delivered by ZLC Energy for Tamar Energy Community. Since then, the panels have generated an estimated 850,000 kWh of clean electricity, helping to reduce our reliance on conventional energy sources and lower carbon emissions
The project paid for itself in just six years and continues to deliver valuable savings, allowing more resources to be directed towards education rather than energy bills.
Beyond the environmental and financial benefits, the solar panels have provided thousands of pupils with a visible example of sustainability in action, demonstrating how renewable energy can make a meaningful difference.
As we celebrate ten years of solar energy, the project reflects Mount Kelly’s ongoing commitment to a more sustainable future.