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FLAT HOLM ISLAND
The Flatholm Project
c/o Channel View Leisure Centre, Jim Driscoll Way, Grangetown, Cardiff, CF11 7HB
� Tel: 02920 353917
Email:
[email protected]
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Since 1737 the lighthouse on Flat Holm Island has warned ships of the Island's presence and guided vessels in the British Channel. Automated in 1988, it was converted to solar powered operation in 1997, as part of a programme
encompassing the solarisation of all Trinity House lighted buoys and a growing number of lighthouses and light-vessels.
The Flat Holm Project was established in 1982 to - manage Flat Holm, an SSSI, as a nature reserve; manage its listed buildings/ancient monuments; provide access for visitors and educational facilities.
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Technical Data
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Lighthouse - 48 x 53 watt photovoltaic panels producing 2.5kW
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Remote VHF radio - powered by 1 x 55 watt photovoltaic panel
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Boat - 1 x 27 watt photovoltaic panel charging auxiliary batteries
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On Island - portable solar array 2 x 33 watt photovoltaic panels powering electric fence
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Fog Horn Station - 1 x 55 watt wind generator charging system batteries, and 1 x 55 watt wind generator charging spare batteries
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Farmhouse - 3,3 kW inverter/charger from generator charging battery bank, powering refrigerators at night when generator is off; heating is from a wood burning stove using driftwood
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In the sea - 2 x solar powered Trinity House Navigation Buoys; at Barry Dock entrance both harbour lights are solar/wind powered
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