Project: Rural Devon Primary School

Hardware: Midea

Installed by Pied Piper Educational Resources

Reporting Period: 13/01/2021 – 13/01/2023

A small Devon school was selected to empirically monitor the cost-savings and environmental benefits that can be achieved through using AC for heating. Energy readings were carefully recorded for 2 years before and after installation with significant results.

INSTALLATION

2 x 7kW split systems
2 x 3.5kW split systems
6 x 2.5kW via 2 x multi split condensers

SCHOOL LAYOUT

3 x classrooms
Group Room
Library
Staff Room
2 x Offices
2 x Ancilliary Rooms

STATUS UPDATES

Assumed energy cosy £0.35 / kWh

*The above statistics represent the total electricity bill for the school. If we assume that 75% of energy is used on heating, then the percentage saving is over 80%

CONCLUSION

The Remarkable Benefits of Installing Air Conditioning in a Small Rural School The installation of air conditioning in this small school in Devon has resulted in staggering savings on heating costs.

The school is now receiving an annual saving of over £9k, which is a very substantial percentage of their budget. Furthermore, the school has reduced its CO2 emissions by over 5 tonnes per year.

Their investment has been recouped in less than 18 months, and over the life of the units (estimated at 15 years, but probably more), the school can expect to save over £130000.

This huge amount of funding can now be used by the school to improve the quality of education for generations of students.