A vibrant arts and market space in Wrexham has taken another step towards sustainability with the installation of solar panels.
Ty Pawb’s new photovoltaic (PV) system will help reduce carbon emissions and generate clean energy right in the heart of the city.
The work has been funded by income from other council owned solar installations – generated by selling excess energy back to the grid.
The Ty Pawb system consists of 63 solar panels with a peak output of 27kWp, capable of generating nearly 25,000 kWh of renewable electricity annually.
To put this into perspective, 25,000 kWh of energy is enough to:
- Power approximately 250,000 boils of a 1.5L kettle.
- Provide 2.5 million hours of LED lighting – equivalent to keeping 285 LED lightbulbs (10W) running 24/7 for an entire year.
This means a significant portion of Ty Pawb’s energy needs will now be met by on-site solar power – reducing reliance on the national grid and lowering carbon emissions by approximately 5,729 kg per year.
Installed by Rawson EV, the project was completed in under two days without any disruption to daily activities at the busy venue.
Councillor Huw Jones, Wrexham Council’s Lead Member with responsibility for Ty Pawb, said: “By embracing renewable energy, we’re not only cutting the building’s operational costs – we’re also helping to build a more sustainable future for Wrexham.
“We want Ty Pawb to be a decarbonisation hub in the city centre that will inspire others, and the solar panels are an important step towards this.”
Councillor David A Bithell, Deputy Leader of the Council and Lead Member with responsibility for decarbonisation, said: “Ty Pawb’s commitment to sustainability is fantastic, and supports the council’s broader environmental goals.
“We’re committed to reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy efficiency across the county borough, and these solar panels are another positive step towards reducing the city’s carbon footprint.”
