Decision details

A report which provided an update om the progress with the installation of solar photovoltaic panels at a number of Argyll and Bute Schools was considered.  The report also provided recommendations on the way forward.

Decision

The Council noted -

1.      The excellent progress with the solar pv installations at the non NPDO schools and that the final installation at Park Primary School should be completed during the school holiday period in October 2014.

2.      That the projected Full Business Case for the NPDO Schools indicates that prudential borrowing capital funding of circa £943,273 is required for the 5no. NPDO solar pv projects at Dunoon Grammar, Rothesay Joint Campus, Hermitage Academy, Oban Primary Campus and Lochgilphead Joint Campus to proceed to the implementation/delivery stage.

3.      That the projected Full Business Case shows an aggregated simple payback period of 10 years for the 5no. NPDO solar pv projects which is well within the 14 year payback limit accepted by Council on 26 June 2014.

4.      That on conclusion of an NPDO contract variation, expected in early September 2014, the Executive Director of Customer Services will be in a position to accept tenders on behalf of the Council for the installation of solar photovoltaic panels at the NPDO schools based on the previously agreed delegated authority.

5.      That a further update paper will be presented to Council on completion of the project.

(Reference:  Report by Executive Director – Customer Services dated 27 August 2014, submitted)