1. 6.5 years
£8,765
£119,691
43,250 kWh
22,620
United Utilites were interested to see how
Solar PV could lower their operating costs.
As a utilities company United Utilities experiences a very
high demand for energy throughout the day, thus making
solar an ideal candidate for the business. Solar was chosen
to be trialled at the Prescot site due to its cost-effectiveness
and its ease and speed of deployment - minimising
disruption to operations.
This first 50kW installation will generate enough power to
supply 13 average UK homes with electricity for a whole
year! United Utilities are looking to extend their solar roll-out
with further schemes across various sites in development.
The installation comprises 200 Trina solar modules and one
ABB TRIO inverter. It will pay for itself after only 6.5 years -
meaning it will be in profit from the Feed-in Tariff for 13.5
years.
United Utilities - 50kW
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The Greener Group, Unit 1 Grange Park, Grange Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 2AN
As a nationwide supplier and installer of solar PV panels,
The Greener Group is able to provide renewable energy
installation services throughout the UK.
Expected financial benefit (per annum)
Feed-in Tariff + Cost Savings
Payback period
Expected financial return after 20 years
Expected electricity generation
(per annum)
CO kg saved (per annum)
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2. Alliance National install their first 50kW
Solar PV system - and look to install more.
Alliance National is one of the leading suppliers of non-food
catering equipment and disposables in the UK. They supply
large and small businesses with over 18,000 products
available from all the major brands. Their first 50kW system
will reduce the need to take power from the grid whilst
providing a new stream of revenue through the Feed-in Tariff.
To ensure continuous access to the warehouse whilst the
installation was taking place we had to work very closely with
the operations team.
The system comprises 200 SolarWorld panels and two ABB
TRIO inverters. The panels were mounted on a South facing
roof to maximise the potential sunlight, and thus generate the
most amount of electricity. The payback period for the
installation is only 5 years, meaning it will generate a profit
from the Feed-in Tariff for 15 years.
5 years
Alliance National - 50kW
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£9,676
£145,140
40,100 kWh
www.thegreenergroup.com 01244 405285
The Greener Group, Unit 1 Grange Park, Grange Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 2AN
You can view a live feed of this installation on our website
so you can see for yourself just how well our projects work
all year round.
17,863
Expected financial benefit (per annum)
Feed-in Tariff + Cost Savings
Payback period
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Expected electricity generation
(per annum)
CO kg saved (per annum)
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3. Solar PV is the ideal fit for this fruit farm in
Herefordshire.
Withers Farm are a family run fruit farm set in the heart of
Herefordshire. Over the past 50 years they have gone from
being a small, local farm using local labour to serve
wholesale markets to one of the largest fruit farms in the
country, supplying many major supermarkets and employing
people from all over the world.
Having seen our previous work with other growers/suppliers,
such as Sheeplands Farm and Morris Quality Bakers,
Withers Farm were impressed with how much solar PV
could cut their energy costs, as well as reducing their carbon
emissions - something that prospective business partners
look for in today’s market.
As Withers Farm use a large amount of energy during the
day - the same time that the panels will be producing the
most energy - solar PV was seen as the ideal fit for the site’s
renewable needs.
4.6 years
£10,628
£162,608
46,500 kWh
24,319
Withers Farm - 50kW
Case Study
www.thegreenergroup.com 01244 405285
The Greener Group, Unit 1 Grange Park, Grange Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 2AN
As the site only has a 2-phase electrical supply, 7
single-phase inverters were split across both phases.
Expected financial benefit (per annum)
Feed-in Tariff + Cost Savings
Payback period
Expected financial return after 20 years
Expected electricity generation
(per annum)
CO kg saved (per annum)
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4. 5.4 years
£11,763
£175,250
46,100 kWh
24,110
Tyddyn Isaf boost their environmental
credentials thanks to solar PV.
Tyddyn Isaf Caravan Park is located in an area of
outstanding natural beauty and has been awarded gold at
the David Bellamy Conservation Awards every year since the
scheme began. As such installing a solar photovoltaic array
to supply the site with clean green energy was seen as the
logical next step in helping the local environment and
improving their environmental credentials.
The site is also home to certain species of reptiles, which are
protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, including
the Slow worm, The Greener Group therefore had to provide
a Methodology Statement, written by a qualified ecologist, to
ensure that we were well prepared to minimise the loss of
habitat.
Tyddyn Isaf were also interested in taking advantage of the
Feed-in Tariff to provide a new revenue stream to the park.
Tyddyn Isaf Caravan Park - 50kW
Case Study
www.thegreenergroup.com 01244 405285
The Greener Group, Unit 1 Grange Park, Grange Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 2AN
In order to preserve the site's AONB status the solar panels
were installed on an otherwise unused area of grass land
that had previously been used for storage.
Expected financial benefit (per annum)
Feed-in Tariff + Cost Savings
Payback period
Expected financial return after 20 years
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(per annum)
CO kg saved (per annum)
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5. Twin Rivers compliment their Biomass
Boiler with a new Solar PV installation.
After seeing first-hand how a Biomass boiler was able to
dramatically cut their heating costs, Twin Rivers Holiday
Park were keen to expand their reliance on renewable
technologies with a new Solar PV project to generate free,
clean energy for the site, whilst also benefitting from the
Feed-in Tariff.
The Solar PV system comprises 200 x 250W AXITEC
modules connected to 2 ABB TRIO inverters. These panels
were installed as a ground-mount project due to limited
available roof space. The panels were also able to be
positioned out-of-sight from the main park so not to disturb
holiday makers. The project was installed in a due-South
orientation, which allows for maximum potential energy
generation.
The system will generate 46,850 kWh per year and has a
payback period of only 5 years.
5 years
£12,147
£182,205
46,850 kWh
24,503
Twin Rivers Holiday Park - 50kW
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www.thegreenergroup.com 01244 405285
The Greener Group, Unit 1 Grange Park, Grange Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 2AN
The Feed-in Tariff sees installed of micro-generation
technologies rewarded for every unit of energy generated,
regardless of whether it is used on site or sent to The Grid.
Expected financial benefit (per annum)
Feed-in Tariff + Cost Savings
Payback period
Expected financial return after 20 years
Expected electricity generation
(per annum)
CO kg saved (per annum)
C O M M E R C I A L
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6. 5.8 years
£14,569
£206,879
69,445 kWh
30,930
Lancaster House - 85kW
Case Study
www.thegreenergroup.com 01244 405285
The Greener Group, Unit 1 Grange Park, Grange Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 2AN
The Feed-in Tariff is a scheme that rewards installers of
micro-generation technologies for every unit generated by
their installation. It is RPI linked and guranteed for 20 years.
Expected financial benefit (per annum)
Feed-in Tariff + Cost Savings
Payback period
Expected financial return after 20 years
Expected electricity generation
(per annum)
CO kg saved (per annum)
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Lancaster House Hotel generate clean,
green energy thanks to Solar PV.
Lancaster House Hotel, part of the English Lakes hotel
group, wanted to utilise their unused roof space to install a
solar PV system that would produce clean energy for their
guests to use all while reducing their energy costs and
generating a new revenue stream thanks to the Feed-in
Tariff.
Lancaster House already take their impact on the
environment incredibly seriously, and have been awarded a
Green Tourism ‘Gold’ Award for their efforts to become more
sustainable.
Installed were 340 x 250W SolarWorld modules split across
the two South facing roofs. The site is also expected to use
100% of the energy generated by the panels. This means
that Lancaster House will receive the maximum benefit
possible from the installation, with no energy needing to be
sold to The National Grid.
7. 5 years
£20,490
£307,350
92,300 kWh
48,273
Morris Quality Bakers goes green with a new
100kW Solar PV installation.
Morris Quality Bakers in Chorley, Lancashire supply many
large supermarket chains (such as ASDA) in the North West
with high-quality baked goods for their customers to enjoy.
As the company uses a large amount of energy throughout
the day solar was the ideal solution for reducing their energy
costs and lowering their impact on the environment.
The system installed comprises 400 x 250 watt BenQ solar
panels and four Power-One inverters. The inverters convert
energy generated by the panels into usable electricity, they
also allow the system to receive incentives through the
Feed-in Tariff. The panels were distributed over East and
West facing roofs as this was found to be the most beneficial
orientation to achieve maximum energy production.
Morris Quality Bakers - 100kW
Case Study
www.thegreenergroup.com 01244 405285
The Greener Group, Unit 1 Grange Park, Grange Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 2AN
The Feed-in Tariff sees installers of renewable energy
systems being rewarded for every unit of energy produced
by their new system - regardless of whether it’s used locally
or sold back to The National Grid.
Expected financial benefit (per annum)
Feed-in Tariff + Cost Savings
Payback period
Expected financial return after 20 years
Expected electricity generation
(per annum)
CO kg saved (per annum)
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8. 4.7 years
£21,499
£328,934
98,400 kWh
51,464
Hall Hunter Partnership turn their home farm
green with help from Solar PV.
The Greener Group has been an integral part in
implementing Hall Hunter's 5-year plan to become more self
sufficient and environmentally friendly - having already
installed a 150kW Solar PV system on their Tuesley Farm
site. This particular site is 196 acres in size and is
responsible for the production of strawberries, raspberries
and blackberries. The farm boundaries are also home to
many forms of wildlife such as deer and rabbits - making
environmental conservation a priority.
As well as protecting the local environment HHP believe that
by moving to environmentally friendly technology they will
encourage new customers and business partners to deal
with the farm.
This installation also benefits from the government backed
Feed-in Tariff to support micro-generaton technologies.
Heathlands Farm - 100kW
Case Study
www.thegreenergroup.com 01244 405285
The Greener Group, Unit 1 Grange Park, Grange Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 2AN
With the amazing warranties offered by the manufacturers
our customers can be sure their new system will run
perfectly for years to come, even after the system has paid
for itself.
Expected financial benefit (per annum)
Feed-in Tariff + Cost Savings
Payback period
Expected financial return after 20 years
Expected electricity generation
(per annum)
CO kg saved (per annum)
C O M M E R C I A L
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9. Portsmouth Surgical Equipment Ltd look to
solar to reduce their energy costs and
benefit from the FiT.
Portsmouth Surgical Equipment Ltd are designers and
makers of high quality equipment used in operating theatres.
They decided to maximise the installation size at their
distribution centre in Portsmouth in order to lower their
energy costs, and receive a new stream of income through
the lucrative Feed-in Tariff (FiT). The 249kW installation will
more than meet their energy demands throughout the day -
and will even see the group send excess energy to the grid,
all whilst benefiting from the Export Tariff.
This installation comprises 997 SolarWorld 250W panels.
SolarWorld panels come with a 25-year linear performance
guarantee. The panels were connected to 8 ABB TRIO-27.6
inverters. These inverters convert the energy generated from
the panels into usable power and allow the installation to
benefit from the FiT.
7.2 years
Portsmouth Surgical - 249kW
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£32,021
£410,420
271,932 kWh
www.thegreenergroup.com 01244 405285
The Greener Group, Unit 1 Grange Park, Grange Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 2AN
The Export Tariff sees The National Grid buy back any
energy generated by your installation that isn’t used by the
building. This means no energy is ever wasted and your
ROI is maximised.
142,220
Expected financial benefit (per annum)
Feed-in Tariff + Export Tariff + Cost Savings
Payback period
Expected financial return after 20 years
Expected electricity generation
(per annum)
CO kg saved (per annum)
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11. Tuesley Farm replace an LPG boiler with
cheaper, greener Biomass.
Tuesley Farm, in Surrey, is one of Hall Hunter Partnership's
largest sites, covering an astonishing 469 acres. The site
already has 177kW of solar PV installed on it, providing
them with clean, green electrical energy to help grow the
fresh berries the farm is known for.
This Biomass installation will supply two cottages, the
farmhouse, the swimming pool and underfloor heating with
hot water. The new wood chip Biomass boiler replaces an
ageing LPG boiler. By taking this step not only will HHP
reduce their impact on the environment, but will also lower
the cost of heating the buildings on the site.
HHP also believe that by promoting green technologies,
their farms will possess a USP when compared with the
competition.
C O M M E R C I A L
5.8 years
£43,649
£872,980
369,419 kWh
www.thegreenergroup.com 01244 405285
The Greener Group, Unit 1 Grange Park, Grange Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 2AN
Biomass is classified as a carbon-neutral renewable
technology. This is because of the ‘Closed Carbon Cycle’.
This means that no more carbon dioxide is released into the
atmosphere than is absorbed by the replacement tree.
84,870
Expected financial benefit (per annum)
Renewable Heat Incentive + Fuel Savings
Payback period
Expected financial return after 20 years
Expected power generation
(per annum)
CO kg saved (per annum)
2
Tuesley Farm - 199kW
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12. WR Bennett’s sixth installation sees
Sheeplands Farm heated by Biomass.
The Greener Group has a proud history working with
farming group WR Bennett to convert their farms to run on
renewable energy technologies. After installing the UK’s first
ever floating solar PV system on the site, Sheeplands Farm
now look to Biomass to provide heating for the on-site
properties.
The new 199kW Biomass boiler will provide heating for a
bungalow, cottage and two flats that are rented out. As well
as providing cheaper heating for the tenants, WR Bennett
will benefit from the RHI. This boiler replaces four individual
LPG boilers, which have been kept as backups.
The boiler is housed in its own on site, purpose-built storage
container, made from two forty foot containers combined to
create a 20 tonne fuel store and plant room. This allows the
boiler to be stored out-of-sight and take up no space in any
of the buildings whilst still operating all year.
5.9 years
£20,060
£238,976
261,486 kWh
56,008
Sheeplands Farm - 199kW
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www.thegreenergroup.com 01244 405285
The Greener Group, Unit 1 Grange Park, Grange Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 2AN
The Renewable Heat Incentive is a government-backed
scheme that rewards installers of renewable heat
technologies for every unit of heat energy generated by
their system.
Expected RHI benefit (per annum)
Payback period
Expected financial return after 20 years
Expected heat generation
(per annum)
CO kg saved (per annum)
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