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ACE Academy Schools

At ACE Schools, they take pride in educating young people aged 4–16 who are not currently able to access mainstream or special school provision. Their schools support students from across the region, with campuses in Cornwall, Plymouth, and Exeter.

System Size

4.6 kWp

Energy GeneratED

40,200 kWh/year

Carbon Reduction

22,900kg/year

Annual ROI

17%

Education Photography for ACE Schools

About the Ace Academy

The Atlantic Centre of Excellence (ACE) Multi Academy Trust brings together a family of seven schools: Beacon, Charlestown, Gatehouse, Robartes, St Agnes, St Columb Major and St Columb Minor in a collaborative way, to share, learn from and support each other for the benefit of all.

Education Photography for ACE Schools Plymouth on the 3rd, 4th & 5th March 2020

What was their goal?

As a pioneering school, committed to providing excellent standards of teaching and inspiration for all pupils, the Academy Trust has been dedicated to providing environmental leadership. One of the many ways they have demonstrated this is by widespread deployment of renewable energy across their facilities.

Ace Academy School Solar Panels

How did we help?

ZLC Energy successfully tendered to install 10kWp of Solar PV at the Gatehouse Academy in Dawlish. Following the successful delivery of these works, we were subsequently re-engaged to deliver Solar PV installations and extensions at two other schools.

solar PV panels in Cornwall

Key Features

  • 10, 20 & 10kW installs
  • Renesola 255W Virtus Panels
  • Solis 20kW inverter
  • Low profile flat roof frame
  • Payback after 6 years

Client testimonials

"ZLC Energy have met our needs every step of the way. We have relied upon their technical expertise and efficient, professional installations to deliver our Solar PV programme. We are happy to recommend their services. We are proud to have a significant amount of renewable energy on each of our schools. We are committed to the environment and inspiring the next generation to take care of it."

Malcolm Godwin

ACE Estates Manager

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