Solar study - Anatole France School
Solar simulation for elementary school.
Client:
Town Hall of Quéven
Project type:
Solar & self-consumption
Date:
2023
Localization:
Quéven, 56530 Morbihan
Introduction
In a desire for energy transition at the local level, the Town Hall of Quéven (56) wanted to study the feasibility of a solar self-consumption project at Anatole France School. The objective: to optimize photovoltaic production according to the actual needs of the establishment, while ensuring regulatory compliance and the economic viability of the project. UrbanThink has supported the community through its solution Athénergie.
Issues
The municipality sought to reduce its energy consumption and make use of the school’s rooftops by producing local, renewable, and self-consumed energy. The challenge was to find the right sizing to meet the actual needs of the school (and its future covered area), without overproducing, and while adhering to the rules set by the Energy Regulation Commission (CRE).
Process
Thanks to Athenergy, UrbanThink simulated several solarization scenarios, taking into account consumption profiles, technical characteristics of the buildings, and regulatory constraints. The analysis made it possible to evaluate the optimal solar yield, determine the area required to meet the needs, and model the associated returns on investment, while also integrating the benefits in terms of decarbonization.
Results
The Municipality of Quéven now has a clear and precise vision to decide on the deployment of solar panels on the Anatole France school. The study secures the project on technical, regulatory, and financial levels, while reinforcing the commitment of the municipality to a low-carbon school heritage, autonomous and exemplary.
