William Penn Leisure Centre

Drakes Renewables were engaged directly by the local council to design and install a solar system that fully utilises the available roof space, providing free electricity to the leisure centre.

The project was carried out concurrently with the centre’s daily operations, with a strong emphasis on ensuring the safety of the public at all times. To meet the high safety standards required for a public building, several key safety features were installed, including surge protection, thermal cut-offs, and rapid shutdown systems.

In addition, the system was fitted with usage monitoring, providing valuable data to aid decision-making for future projects. This allows the council to track the system’s performance, ensuring optimal energy usage and helping to guide sustainability efforts in the future.