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HeadlineFirst community-owned energy enterprise project launched in North Kensington

Short HeadlineNorth Kensington energy project launched

StandfirstProject is the first community-owned energy enterprise in Kensington and Chelsea

A community-owned energy enterprise project has launched in North Kensington.

Plans from Repowering London include installing solar panels at two primary schools and a community centre.

The solar panels will be installed at Avondale Park and St Anne’s Federation of Schools and Thomas Jones Primary School.

20-year supply of power

Electricity from the solar panels will be used to generate power for the schools.

The project wants to encourage children’s interest in science and the environment.

Also, once installed, the solar panels will generate electricity for 20 years.

Local residents are being encouraged to invest in the scheme. Repowering London says they will receive their investment back. They can expect interest at an average of 3%.

“It goes beyond climate change”

Dave Fuller, projects officer for Repowering London, spoke exclusively to City News. Speaking ahead of the launch of a new energy garden at Finchley Road, Fuller said:

“I’ve been really involved in the project. I’ve been able to find out what people really want.

“It goes beyond climate change. This includes housing, including the effects of Grenfell. It’s all about being listened to,” continued Fuller.

Furthermore, Shaka, a volunteer for Repowering London said: “It gives me a lot of new experiences. I like working with young people.”

Fleur, a community London Energy Officer said, “Community work like this is very important.”

“It’s better than top-down work, where you’re only being led by a few people.”

As well as the solar panels, Repowering London hopes plans for sustainability and energy projects will be rolled out to more London schools.