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Butjadingen relies on solar energy: new photovoltaics await roofs!
Butjadingen is planning photovoltaic systems on public roofs to generate energy. Engineering office examines options and costs.
Butjadingen relies on solar energy: new photovoltaics await roofs!
The community of Butjadingen has big plans when it comes to sustainable energy production. According to the information from NWZ Online An engineering firm from Varel was commissioned to examine options for installing photovoltaic systems on public roofs. This initiative could pave the way for greener energy in the community.
As early as February 2022, the Green parliamentary group, in collaboration with the CDU, submitted a proposal to equip community-owned buildings with photovoltaic systems. However, the project has not yet been implemented due to other important projects. “We are optimistic that the funds provided amounting to 30,000 euros will be sufficient to carry out the necessary investigations,” said building authority manager Eike Bartzsch in the planning committee.
Project details and implementation planning
The engineering office has already carried out an initial inspection of the municipal properties. Various buildings are on the list, including the town hall, four social housing apartments in Burhave, the national park house in Fedderwardersiel, as well as kindergartens and sports halls. Fire stations are not considered because separate investigations have already been carried out.
The results of the analysis are expected to be presented in the third quarter of 2023. The possible installation of the PV systems could be carried out under different mounting types, such as on-roof, flat roof or even roof-integrated, to ensure optimal adaptation to the existing structures, such as Photovoltaics calculator reported.
Technical details and advantages
But how does such a photovoltaic system actually work? When solar energy hits the solar cells, it is converted into electricity through the photoelectric effect. An inverter then converts this direct current into alternating current that can be used in the home. With an optional power storage system, even excess energy generated during the day can be used at night. Overproduction can be fed into the public power grid, which not only makes ecological sense, but can also bring financial advantages, as KfW shows: “A feed-in tariff can help to amortize the investment in the photovoltaic system” – reports KfW.
Using the energy from the photovoltaic system is not only a step towards a greener future, but could also help reduce long-term costs for the community and reduce dependence on external energy sources. The municipality shows that it has a good hand when it comes to setting the course for sustainable development.
The efforts of the municipality of Butjadingen are a step in the right direction and could serve as a model for many other municipalities. The combination of political will and technical expertise could pave the way for the successful implementation of the planned photovoltaic systems.