Here at Sika Lodge we are committed to the implementation of measures to help protect and sustain the environment for future generations of guests.

We recognise the impact of our operations on the environment and are committed to identifying and minimising any detrimental effect that may occur. By working together we can contribute to a cleaner and safer environment and ensure environmental issues remain a focal point and receive due attention.

In delivering our commitment we will comply with relevant environmental legislation and take a proactive approach to future requirements and obligations.

We have installed two separate solar systems. 

Thermal Solar with 100 Evacuated Solar tubes providing 5,000kWh per year. The thermal solar is used solely to heat the hot water system to meet the water demand of approx 750-900 litres per day. To improve the efficiency we have a separate solar hot water cylinder preheating water entering the second cylinder that can be topped up by the boiler if required. We have seen a significant reduction in home heating oil of 700-800liters per year over the past 10 years. 

To continue the solar success and reduction in energy we have installed Solar PV to further reduce energy imported. In August 2020 we installed 14 PV solar panels providing 4.4kW and combined with 8.2kWh storage battery and Hybrid inverter the electricity saving expected of 5,000kWh per year. This system aims to provide all our electricity demand through the summer months with the early indications showing we can easily achieve this. 

In addition we have installed energy saving light bulbs where practical throughout the house. We are committed to improving our energy usage on a continuous basis and also to reducing our waste generation.