Case Studies
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Read ArticleMercedes-Benz South West embrace Solar Energy
Car showrooms are an excellent opportunity for the application of solar energy. Daytime energy consumption is highest during the daytime and more so in the summer – just when the sun shines most and solar power can help out! Mercedes-Benz South West is one of the fastest growing dealerships of its kind in the country.
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Read Article250KW Solar Farm on Hayling Island
Solar Voltaics has completed the construction of a 250KW ground mount solar array for a farmer on Hayling Island. The installation, consisting of over 1000 solar panels, will provide electricity to power farm buildings, machinery and agricultural processes. Large-scale solar farms, typically several MW in size, are usually financed by institutional investors, but this relatively small
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Read ArticlePowering Hampshire Fire & Rescue
Solar Voltaics has been awarded a significant contract with Hampshire Fire & Rescue to install over 700 KW of Solar PV on its landmark headquarters in Eastleigh, along with eleven major fire stations throughout the county. The company conducted feasibility surveys on over 30 fire stations in Hampshire to ascertain the best location and payback
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Read ArticleAgricultural Warehouse expands Solar PV Scheme
Solar Voltaics recently completed a second phase Solar PV installation for Basil Baird Limited in Funtington, West Sussex. A 150 KW system, comprising of 600 panels has been installed on the roof of agricultural buildings used for cold storage at the farm. After the company’s first installation last year, Basil Baird Ltd recognised the financial
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Read ArticleCouncil Owned Sheltered Housing
Solar Volatics has just completed its first Solar PV project for Portsmouth City Council on one of its extensive portfolio of owned and managed properties within the City. Nicholson Gardens provides sheltered accommodation in the heart of Portsmouth; Solar Voltaics has installed a 30 KW solar PV system on its roof , which will provide
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Read ArticleAgricultural Cold Storage Building
Farm Cold Storage Building – Funtington, Nr Chichester Installation: Roof mounted 250KW solar PV installation fitted to a 1.3 Acre refrigerated barn used for cold storage of potatoes. System Benefits: Payback expected in less than 6 years System will generate over 230,000 KW hours of energy per year. Saving £17,250 per year in utility costs
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Read ArticleTown Centre Offices – Dorking
Like many busy call centres and administration offices, our client was facing increasingly high energy costs and climate change levies. The chairman of this Dorking-based insurance company had a strong desire to do all he could to generate as much green energy to support their facility and improve their carbon footprint. After a detailed survey
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Read ArticleGrade 2 Listed Property – Isle of Wight
Installation of Solar PV within the grounds of Grade 2 listed buildings does require planning consent. For this project on the Isle of Wight, Solar Voltaics generated photo-montages of the proposed design to demonstrate to the planning authorities the low visual impact of the system. [gdl_gallery title=”iow-photo-montage” width=”300″ height=”225″ caption=”yes” ] 9 kW of polycrystalline
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Read ArticleLittlehampton East / West Installation
The owners of this large detached property on the outskirts of Littlehampton wanted to reduce the future running costs of their home while bringing up their young family in a low carbon environment. The property benefits from large East and West facing roofs, which are still very effective at generating solar energy. A total of
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Read ArticleCommercial Offices – Appuldram
Our customer wanted to add Solar PV panels to three separate prime office buildings on the outskirts of Chichester. on the outskirts of Chichester. The aim was to enhance the let-ability and reduce running costs for tenants whilst maintaining or adding to the attractive nature of the setting. In addition, the system needed to be
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Read ArticleRoof top installation in Old Portsmouth
This system utilised Enecnsys micro inverters to tackle the difficult shading situation created by the building parapets. The customer wanted to generate their own electricity to help with the running costs of their museum. Solar Voltaics installed a 4 kW system to the flat roof of the museum. Suntec monocrystalline panels were used for their
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Read ArticleLavant Memorial Hall
Public buildings and community centers are a prime application for solar energy systems. Used frequently during the day time with relatively high energy consumption, these installations offer an excellent return on investment, help reduce energy bills and promote a positive and responsible attitude towards energy consumption. With electricity being the only connected utility at Lavant