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Catching the Sun to save our Arts Centre

Catching the Sun to save our Arts Centre

Castle Park Arts Centre By Castle Park Arts Centre

Installing solar panels to bring down energy costs

Frodsham Delivery stage

62
backers
£20,998
raised
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This project was funded on 26 Jan 2024!

To install solar panels to the roof of the Castle Park Arts Centre, including the courtyard units. The project will also require storage batteries to optimise energy generation and energy use. Most of the roof space is south facing and should therefore benefit from capturing solar radiation. As a small self funding charity the recent hike in energy costs has caused severe financial pressure. Generating our own electricity will greatly help to relieve that pressure.

What we'll deliver:

  • A unique art gallery will continue to exist
  • Ongoing cultural activities for the community to engage with
  • Support, inspiration and entertainment for the public

Why it's a great idea:

People meet in the courtyard, admire the art in the galleries, enjoy the surroundings and relax in the welcoming atmosphere. Everyone is delighted by the art on display, excited with the arts-based activities and entertained and educated by the diverse cultural events. Artists hold the Arts Centre in high regard and respect the professional support and expert curation provided. There is a tremendous desire to display in the galleries because artists know that only the finest works will be accepted. The Arts Centre has a clear strategic focus with the aim of bring the enjoyment of art closer to the local community. These are the benefits the project will bring

Steps to get it done:

  • Installing the solar panels and batteries

The Arts Centre will remain important to the local community and artists of all persuasions by being responsive to their needs and by protecting the beautiful historical building and surroundings. Ensuring its survival by bringing down energy cost will be hugely welcomed by the local community

Location Frodsham

About the space

Custom Location

Council

Cheshire West and Chester Council

How will the money be spent?Target (inc. fees)  £20,924

Installation - £5,500
Battery - £3,950
Solar panels - £2,700
Contingency - £1,790
Inverter - £1,600
Scaffolding - £1,500
Roof mounting kit - £1,500
Cables - £450
Consumer unit - £250
Breakers - £200
Other - £250

Costs Breakdown

This shows how money raised for the project will be spent. These costs have been confirmed by the project's Delivery Manager and verified.

Installation
£5,500
Battery
£3,950
Solar panels
£2,700
Contingency
£1,790
Inverter
£1,600
Scaffolding
£1,500
Roof mounting kit
£1,500
Cables
£450
Consumer unit
£250
Breakers
£200
Other Read More
£250
  • Generation meter
    £150
  • AC and DC isolator
    £100

Overfunding

This project is enabled for overfunding. If the project hits its funding goal before the end of the campaign period, any extra funds raised will be spent (in order of priority) on:

  • Contingency for the project to protect against price fluctuation
  • Improving insulation

Target (inc. fees)  £20,924

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