Photovoltaic Solar Panels for the Celtic Cross

We intend to fit 3 photovoltaic (PV) solar panels to the supply for the Celtic Cross. The PV panels have been donated to us from Unité of France. The Celtic Cross is located on St Clement’s Island and has to endure some of the worst weather of any of the displays. No natural protection is available and unlike the displays in the village if a storm is forecast we cannot send a team out to remove or make it safe. The PV panels will help charge the batteries that power the Low Voltage cross. They will connect into the same power system as the wind generator which is currently located on the Island. Thanks to one of our technicians, the wind generator has some very clever electronics that applies a brake if the wind gets to strong to prevent the generator from damaging itself!

Due to weather conditions on the lead up to Christmas we were unable to install the Solar PV panels. We plan to install them in the New Year.