MD Govier has gone green!
We have recently completed a full Solar PV and battery energy storage system at our own head office located in an industrial estate in Milton Keynes, which is a two-storey commercial office type premises. Having recently had a few members of our team complete their Level 3 Solar Installation courses and keen to gain experience we thought where better to start than our own building.
We began by looking at our utility bills and what we use from the grid on a monthly basis. This gave us enough of an insight to be able to have a solution put together which provided the optimal number of solar panels, size of the batteries and type of inverter. It also gave us an indication of payback period, savings and the environmental impact. Our system is the equivalent to planting 628 trees or 70 long haul flights over its lifetime.
- Why did we want to do these installations?
We wanted to carry out this installation because we are striving to achieve NetZero and wanted to implement a green technology to help generate electricity in a much more environmentally friendly way. In addition to this, we wanted to see a reduction in our monthly utility bills and less dependency on the grid networks.
- How involved was the process?
The process was very involved from design to completion, but we were able to tackle all elements along the way in house which enabled us to maintain a streamlined and efficient installation throughout. This has put us in a fantastic position to be able to handle the complete solution from initial site visit to handover with a happy client every step of the way, which is something that we are so excited to be able to offer.
- What we learnt along the way?
A key learning point for us during this project were that the orientation of the panels to optimise the available space is so important, so much space can be wasted by poor positioning. Fortunately, we were able to simulate the design layout during the proposal stage, so we knew exactly the best method for installation before the panels were even ordered. It did highlight the importance of the design stage and that all factors need to be considered before the installation begins.
- What was the outcome/benefit of carrying out the installation?
By installing this solar PV and battery system we have managed to avoid 3 tons of CO2 annually. In addition to the environmental benefit realised by this installation we have also seen huge reduction in our monthly utility bills, almost half! We have also reduced our dependence on the grid by over 60%.
