Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life is delighted to announce that it is reducing its carbon footprint with the installation of solar photovoltaic panels. The museum worked closely with Cannings Energy who installed fifty-six solar panels and two batteries. These are anticipated to generate around 15,000kWh of energy per year; over 80% of the museum’s annual electricity usage.

This work is part of a wider resilience project for the museum, that has looked at a range of planning, development and environmental work to ensures its long-term sustainability. Earlier in the same project, motion sensors were installed on most of the lighting in the museum’s galleries, and the transition to LED light bulbs was completed. The introduction of motion sensors has ensured that electricity is only being used when it is needed.

Pippa Griffith, Museum Director, says:
”We are delighted to have taken such a positive step to reducing our carbon emissions and our electricity costs. As a registered charity, it is an ongoing struggle to meet the ongoing maintenance costs for our listed building. Funding such as this enables us to secure the future of the museum as a popular community resource and repository of local heritage. We are so grateful to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Foyle Foundation and Mid Devon District Council’s Prosperity Fund. We would like to thank National Lottery Players, for supporting this project to strengthen our long-term sustainability and community engagement.”