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Zoo plugs into the power of the sun to tackle climate change
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) & Thermal Technology
Did you know that the earth receives enough energy from the sun in an hour to supply the world's energy requirement for the whole year?
Fifty solar panels have been fitted on the zoo's Monkey Walk to generate green electricity plus three solar thermal panels, to heat water for the Café Lemur restaurant at the zoo.
The projects will generate an estimated 9,300kWh of energy each year and save over 4.5tonnes of carbon dioxide being released into the environment. A live web based monitoring system shows how much power is being generated and the carbon dioxide savings.
The £53,693 cost of the renewable energy project was met by nearly £30,000 from the EDF Energy and £23,728.23 from the Government's Low Carbon Building Programme - Phase 2. Project support was provided by Community Energy Plus.
Ruth Grant, Environmental Officer at Newquay Zoo, said: "As a conservation charity we are working hard to reduce our energy consumption and use renewable energy. Many of our species are endangered due to deforestation and development pressures which contribute to climate change. It is fitting that the zoo's attempts to change the world for the better sit on the enclosures of some of the world's most endangered species."
Jo Steven, who leads EDF Energy's Green Fund, said: "We are proud to support Newquay Zoo's renewable energy project. We hope these solar projects will leave a lasting legacy on the environment by increasing awareness about renewable energy and inspiring visitors to consider how they can reduce their own impact on the environment."
Newquay Zoo has undergone a number of energy audits. Despite expansion, including a new quarantine block, it has managed to reduce energy consumption by changing to low energy lighting, double glazing, draught excluders and insulation. This work is continuing.
Many of our species are endangered due to deforestation and development pressures which contribute to climate change. It is fitting that our attempt to change the world for the better sit on the enclosures of some of the world’s most endangered species.
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