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First Photovoltaic cells generating mains electricity in CollinghamBob and Jane Imrie, Collingham’s well known enthusiasts on saving energy (and money), have had an array of PV panels laid on their roof which are producing electricity for the household and the National Grid. Bob (right) is here seen with the installer, Julian Patrick of Freewatt, after the panels were completed. Bob is treasurer of the 2020 Green Vision group.
PV panels have since also been erected on a garage roof of Derek Middlemiss (chair) and Nina Young (secretary), thus creating a temporary monopoly for 2020 Green Vision in the generation of electricity in the village. Any excess electricity produced by PV panels can now be sold back to the supply company, meaning more money in the Imries' pocket and therefore helping the system to pay for itself. Under the government's new ‘Feed In Tariff’ you can get paid up to 41.3p for every kWh (kilowatt hour) generated. You will also save money by not having to buy that same kWh, an average of around 15p. The value of each kWh for this example would be 56.3p per kWh. Most domestic PV systems are predicted to pay for themselves in around 10 years without any allowance for electricity price inflation. Systems carry manufacturer's guarantees of efficiency of up to 25 years. Thus the Imries' PV panels will help protect them against rising electricity costs, reduce their carbon-footprint and did not require planning permission. Installed in December 2009, the system has already generated well over 1.5MWh (mega watt hour) of electricity by 1st June 2010. Well done to Bob and Jane for leading the way! If you want to know more give Bob a ring on 893799. BBC Dig In campaign
Aiming to encourage us all to grow our own vegetables (they're even offering free packs of seeds!).
Guided cycle rides around the Collingham area
Nottinghamshire County Council sponsors lots of rural rides in and around Newark, some even involving Collingham. For more information contact Countryside Access on 0115-977-3169 or countrysideaccess@nottscc.gov.uk. More details at www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/countryside. .
Collingham's mini-orchard
In December 2009, our first mini-orchard was put into the grounds
of John Blow School. 20 fruit trees are now planted and will hopefully produce
lots of apples which can be harvested by children in futur
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