Client: Bookham Old Barn Hall
About the Project
Bookham Old Barn Hall is a historic community building that plays a vital role in local events and gatherings. To enhance its long-term sustainability, the hall required an energy-efficient solution to reduce operational costs, lower carbon emissions, and provide a reliable power source while preserving the site’s architectural integrity. Given the challenges of working with a listed building, the project required careful planning to ensure compliance with conservation regulations and minimal visual impact.
Raven Renewables designed a 9.0kWp solar PV system with battery storage, enabling the building to generate and store its own renewable energy. The installation reduces reliance on the national grid, enhances energy security, and lowers carbon emissions. This project demonstrates how renewable technology can be successfully integrated into heritage properties while maintaining their original character.
Client Feedback
“Bookham Old Barn Hall is a cherished community space, and we’re delighted to be embracing renewable energy. Given the challenges of working within a listed setting, Raven Renewables guided us through the planning process expertly, helping us secure permission and a design that works within our constraints. Their commitment to finding the right solution, despite the challenges, has been invaluable. This installation will provide long-term benefits for our hall and the many local groups that rely on it.”
-Chairman, Bookham Community Association
Project Specifications
- Location: Bookham, Mole Valley
- Property Type: Historic community building
- Project Type: Solar PV installation with battery storage
- Technology Installed:
- 20 AIKO-A450-MAH54Mb solar panels (30mm) – 9.0kWp capacity
- 10kW SolarEdge Home Hub Inverter – Single-phase system
- 2 x SolarEdge Home Batteries – 9.2kWh of storage
- Annual Renewable Energy Generation: 7,078 kWh
- Carbon Reduction: 2 tonnes of CO₂ avoided annually
- Energy Offset: 32% of the building’s energy demand met by solar