Saint Silas Church, Pentonville, is set to be the greenest grade II listed church in the Diocese of London. The church has been granted planning permission to install solar tiles on their roof. 

Because of this landmark decision the installed solar tiles will generate an estimated 47% of power requirements, whilst  reducing carbon emissions by over 7000 kg per annum . They will even sell green energy back to the National Grid.

The Parish Priest, Father Shaun Richards said: “Our roof needs urgent replacement.  A church roof is replaced once in a lifetime, so this is an exciting opportunity to build on the commitment Saint Silas has made to reduce its carbon footprint, by installing solar energy.” 

“As well as lowering our carbon emissions,  it will help us to cut our  spending  on electricity.”  

The solar voltaic tiles will sit flush with the slate roof  and are of a similar colour and size. The church has so far raised £141,000  for the project,  but still needs to raise an additional £228k  Can you  help?

Follow progress on The Big Roof Project online www.saint-silas.org.uk you  can support this innovative project  by sponsoring a slate or by making a donation.