Solar Pilot Study with Places for People

August 2006, Cambridge, UK. Viridian announces that three prototype solar water heaters have been installed on homes under construction in Sheffield. The homes are being built at Norfolk Park by Places for People.

Nicholas Doyle, Project Director (Environment) at Places for People said: “Places for People is committed to moving sustainable development from the margins and into the mainstream of the housing industry. Our aim is to develop new homes that are not only energy efficient and have a limited effect on the environment, but which are also appealing to the people who live in them.”

“The installation of these solar panels will help us to achieve a higher renewable energy target on our buildings and help reduce residents’ energy bills, providing both environmental and social benefits.”

Stuart Elmes, Chief Executive of Viridian said "We thank Places for People for their consistent support as we have developed this innovative approach to solar heating from an idea on a drawing board through to a completed product."

Once residents are in the houses, later on in the year, the energy performance of the solar panels will be independently monitored.

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