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Case Studies
High Cogges Farm
TECHNOLOGY: PV
SIZE: 40.42kWp roof mounted
NUMBER OF PANELS: 165 X 245w Kyocera
INVERTER USED: 3 x Aurora Power-one 10.0kW and 3 x Aurora Power-one 3.6kW
GENERATED: 3533 Units (27th February 2012 to 6th April 2012)
WHAT THEY SAY:
“Thank you all for the installation of PV panels to our barns at High Cogges. The service provided from the initial survey to commissioning was excellent. Your advice on panel choice and FIT rates were very helpful particularly as it was a time of significant uncertainty in the industry. This advice and the ability of GHE to complete our installation to a tight deadline helped make our project the success it is. ”
Sir Michael and Lady Peat
TECHNOLOGY: PV
SIZE: 29.4kWp ground array
NUMBER OF PANELS: 120 X 245w Sharp monocrystaline
INVERTER USED: 2 x Aurora Power-one 12.5kW
GENERATED: 3801 Units (From 28th September 2011 to 15th December 2011)
GHE Solar also carried out the planning process from start to finish using their in house team, at the time it was the first application that West Berkshire Council had seen making it all the more tricky. Since this installation GHE Solar have fitted another 10kW to one of the farm roofs.
Mr and Mrs D'arcy
TECHNOLOGY: PV
SIZE: 21.56kWp
NUMBER OF PANELS: 88 X 245w Sharp monocrystaline
INVERTER USED: 2 x Aurora Power-one 10kW
GENERATED: 8900 Units (From 4th July 2011 to 21st March 2012)
George and Lesley Chandler
TECHNOLOGY: PV
SIZE: 9.87kWp
NUMBER OF PANELS: 42 X 235w Sharp monocrystaline
INVERTER USED: 2 x Aurora Power-one 4.2kW
GENERATED: 926 Units (March 2011 and April 2011)
WHAT THEY SAY:
“GHE Solar installed a 9.87kWp array on our farm barn. Howard and Ryan's advice was by far the best of all we contacted. The system generates half for our domestic use and a half for the farm. The installation went well and Howard and Ryan were always around when anything needed explaining. All the staff were friendly and courteous. We are now looking to expand the system due to its high performance. We strongly recommend GHE Solar for their high quality advice and workmanship ”
Thatcham solar park
TECHNOLOGY: PV
SIZE: 497kWp
NUMBER AND TYPE OF PANELS: 2025 x 250w CP-Solar monocrystaline
INVERTER USED: 32 x Aurora Power-one 12.5Kw
GENERATED: If the project had proceeded it could have saved 224 tonnes of carbon per annum. However when assessing the environmental impact of the site, we found rare birds, crested newts and many other endangered species. With this in mind the client was advised not to go ahead with the project. The full planning proposal can be viewed here.
Mr Stuart-Kregor
TECHNOLOGY: Solar thermal
SIZE: 8 sqm
NUMBER AND TYPE OF PANELS: 4 x Dimplex inset flat plate collectors
USE: This system satisfies the customers 500 litres of hot water needs first, then once the tank is up to temperature a diverter valve switches to the swimming pool with the excess warming the pool.
WHAT THEY SAY:
“GHE Solar were not only well priced but used quality parts and the installation team were friendly, efficient and came and went with very little fuss. I would definitely recommend them to anyone.”
Mr and Mrs Ransom
TECHNOLOGY: PV and solar thermal
SIZE: 2.1kWp and 2 x 20 tube Shentai heat pipe collectors
NUMBER AND TYPE OF PANELS: 42 X 235w Sharp monocrystaline
INVERTER USED: 1 x Aurora Power-one PVI2000
USE: The 2 solar thermal collectors satisfy 250 litres of water for around 70% of the year
GENERATED: To follow
WHAT THEY SAY:
“GHE Solar provided solid, sensible and understandable advice about the pros and cons of both domestic PV and Solar Thermal systems. On the basis of their advice we asked GHE to supply and install both PV and Solar Thermal arrays on our property. Installation and after sales support have been of the highest order. We are fully satisfied with the practical operation and financial advantages of both systems.”
Mr and Mrs Clark
TECHNOLOGY: Solar thermal
SIZE: 2 sqm
NUMBER AND TYPE OF PANELS: 1 x 20 tube Shentai heat pipe collector
USE: This system satisfies 210 litres of water for around 70% of the year
WHAT THEY SAY:
“Solar water system was installed in full. When we had decided to have the installation done, they were very efficient and gave us full knowledge of the system once it was installed. A minor problem with a connection after installation was dealt with overnight and they couldn't have been more helpful.”
Since this install solar thermal installation we have installed PV at the Clarks home as well. Since the installation they have generated 663kWh between October 2010 to March 2011 (winter months) with an array size of 2.2kW.
Mr and Mrs Bailey
TECHNOLOGY: PV and solar thermal
SIZE: 3.7kWp and 2 x 20 tube Shentai heat pipe collectors
NUMBER OF PANELS: 21 X 180w Sharp monocrystaline
INVERTER USED: 1 x SMA 3800 Sunnyboy
USE: The 2 solar thermal collectors satisfy 250 litres of water for around 70% of the year
GENERATED: 1490 units (July 10 - March 11)
WHAT THEY SAY:
“GHE Solar were recommended by a friend and gave us excellent advice surrounding the prospective installation of solar water heating and photo-voltaic electricity generation, and the installation itself was completed on time and with no hassles. I have no hesitation in recommending their services.”
Mr Hunt
TECHNOLOGY: Solar thermal
SIZE: 2 sqm
NUMBER AND TYPE OF PANELS: 1 x 20 tube Shentai heat pipe collector
USE: This system satisfies 210 litres of water for around 70% of the year
WHAT THEY SAY:
“I was very pleased with the whole service from start to finish. I since recommended GHE Solar to my daughter and she too now enjoys free hot water from the sun.”
