Eco-Credentials

At Kidlandlee there is a 2.5kW rated wind generator on a 6.5m high tower. There is also 880Wp of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels. As we are off grid, both these renewable energy sources are charging a 48VDC Battery Bank. From the energy stored in the batteries a 4500W Charger Inverter Unit provides 230VAC power to run the cottages. In the event of a period of no wind and no sun then the Charger Inverter Unit will automatically call for the stand by Engine Generator which will then supply the electrical load in the Cottages, and at the same time recharge the batteries.

By heating and cooking with other fuel sources then a 2.5kW wind charger and around 1kWp of solar PV power will go a long way to make us self-self sufficient here in the North East of the UK.

The cottages are also equipped with energy-saving light bulbs, and supplied with environmentally-friendly cleaning materials.

Renewable energy system provided by Winsund International:  www.winsund.com