New Kenilworth School will be as low carbon as possible say contractors

By James Smith

18th Jan 2022 | Local News

Architects and contractors have committed to building the new Kenilworth School as low carbon as possible with a range of energy saving technology included in the design.

A thermally efficient shell and solar panels on one of the building's roofs will help to cut down on energy use.

And any of the excess electricity generated through the panels will be sold to the National Grid according to the developers..

The school will also benefit from high efficiency boilers, air source heat recovery units and energy recovery devices.

Contractors will also install low energy LED lighting with sensors to detect when rooms are unoccupied and a lighting control system which automatically dims the lights when there is enough daylight.

"We're excited to be part of the future of low energy construction," said executive head of Kenilworth School and Sixth Form/KMAT Hayden Abbott.

"As well as many other energy saving features, such as a thermally efficient fabric, the contractors are embracing cutting edge technology to ensure the building's impact on the environment is minimised."

Contractors Morgan Sindall Construction announced in November that phase one of the £44million project was complete.

Over the coming weeks contractors will finish the rest of the steel frame, the rest of the outdoor sports facilities and the permanent perimeter fencing.

The school is expected to open in September 2023.

The academy trust has also announced a £2.5million fundraising campaign for the new development.

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