Photo: On the roof at St Nicholas
St Nicholas Church, Sevenoaks, opened its doors - and its roof - to visitors from across the Diocese as part of an event organised by the Diocesan Net Zero Team.
The Grade II* listed church recently installed a set of solar panels, with the power generated being used entirely by the church itself to support ministry on-site, day to day.
Those who came gained expert advice from a range of speakers, including the Diocesan Advisory Committee who support churches in the Diocese on matters around the repair and development of church buildings.
Photo: Sarah Anderson, DAC Secretary for the Diocese of Rochester
Visitors also enjoyed a roof-top tour to view the PV installation itself and to hear firsthand from those involved with the project regarding installation, capital cost and potential savings.
Kayleigh Ward, Net Zero Adviser for the Diocese said the day was a positive way for people to learn more about this source of renewable energy:
“For us as a team, it was a great way of bringing people together to connect, share knowledge, and encourage each other in the journey towards making our churches more sustainable for the next generation to come.”
Photo: The new solar panels at St Nicholas Church
If your church needs support with its Net Zero journey, please contact the Kayleigh Ward, Net Zero Adviser for the Diocese of Rochester on: kayleigh.ward@rochester.anglican.org