We celebrated commissioning of the Roundhill Barn renewables 27 June, with special guests. We were very happy to welcome from Zaragoza, Spain Alejandro del Amo, and Isidro Berdascas from Abora Solar. Alejandro is the company founder and inventor of the hybrid photo-voltaic thermal panels used. Paul Brimble who designed and delivered the system showed parties of architects, councillors, engineers and entrepreneurs round the installation.

Abora founder Alejandro del Amo explains the principles and benefits of his patented Spanish-made photo-voltaic thermal panels.

We discussed the technology and the behaviour changes needed to affect demand. It’s good to gather enthusiasts for renewables, retrofitting and net zero to share ideas, progress, insights and challenges. Feels like something we should perhaps do regularly: it’s interesting and fun.

The inspection of the installation (visible through the window) was followed by lengthy Q&A and refreshments.