Solar 300 Green Champion
Project overview
Every 30 minutes the earth absorbs enough energy from the sun to power the entire planet for a whole year.
The aim of Action21/Renewable Energy Club's Solar300 challenge is to facilitate the roll out of domestic solar water heating systems in Warwick District and capture some of this sunlight. It is estimated that there are currently 300 installations in the district and our aim would be to see that at least doubled. This will start with a group of people who have already expressed an interest in the project through the Renewable Energy Club.
Hot water heating accounts for on average 5 MWh of the 30 MWh of energy use of a typical house. The solar thermal installation can usually cover about 75% of that hot water heating demand. CO2 emissions savings are approximately ½ tonne CO2/year. The delivery of the challenge can make an important contribution to lowering the districts CO2 footprint and to the installation of local distributed renewable heat generation.
Principal Function of Volunteer
To promote the idea of solar thermal installations to local residents in the Warwick District Area.
Tasks and Activities
As a volunteer you will carry out some or all of the following activities, depending on your individual capabilities and preferences. This list is only a guide to the types of activities that may be required.
- Talk to people at community centres, hold stalls at events, talk to people in local community/other groups;
- Knock on doors, leaflet particular streets;
- Get people to fill in a form indicating their interest in the scheme;
- Working with other Green Champions to reach a target of at least 300 responses
- To also publicise the other activities of Action 21, and, where appropriate, to supply members of the public with information about becoming a member or volunteering.
Benefits
This role provides excellent work experience, especially for people pursuing a career in community/charity work and the environmental field as well as those interested in renewable energy.
Skills/Qualifications/Experience sought
- Willing to talk to groups of people
- Able to talk accurately and convincingly about the basics of the solar thermal installation (training will be given)
- This role would suit someone with a passion for renewable energy and a desire to help solve fuel poverty.
- No particular experience is required as volunteers will be fully supported and will receive training about solar thermal installation and how to answer FAQs
Minimum age: 16yrs
Time commitment required
The amount of time you give can be flexible
Training, Reviews & Support
General
- Registration session to provide an overview of Action 21 and what volunteering on our projects involves. Also gives you a chance to ask any questions you may have.
- Project Induction
- End of probation review session (after 4 weeks or sessions of volunteering)
- 6 monthly review sessions
Expenses
You can claim back reasonable expenses for travel. How you go about claiming back these costs will be explained in more detail during your induction.
Location
Various. We’re promoting Solar 300 in the Warwick District area.