SRM Renewables - Commercial Case Studies

Case Study: 30kWp Commercial PV Array GBV Engineering Ltd Sept 2014 SYSTEM OVERVIEW: Location: Pudsey, West Yorkshire Number of Panels: 120 Roof Orientation: South Covered Roof Space: 198m2 Annual Energy Production: 25,380kWh 20 Year Income: £168,000 20 Year CO2 Saving: 268 tonnes “The ideal orientation and pitch of the roof at GBV “The SRM Energy team were thoroughly professional Engineering makes the premises highly suited to the and helpful throughout the installation, minimising any installation of solar PV. The business uses significant disruption to the business and ensuring that we were kept amounts of electricity, throughout each day, and will up to date with progress on a daily basis. We have always therefore benefit from reduced electricity bills as well worked hard to recycle our waste material and identify ways and quarterly payments via the Feed in Tariff.” to be greener at GBV. The solar PV system is a fantastic addition to the business, set to benefit us, and the Joel Turner, Renewables Project Manager, environment, for years to come.” SRM Energy Victor Cowlishaw, Owner, GBV Engineering www.srmenergy.co.uk 0845 621 11 16 or email [email protected] SRM Energy, 6 Silkwood Business Park, Fryer’s Way, Wakefield, WF5 9TJ

Case Study 50kWp Wind Turbine LONGSHAW FARM BOLTON Nov 2014 TURBINE OVERVIEW: Turbine: 50kW Endurance E3120 Height to tip: 35m Rotor Diameter: 19.2m Average Wind Speed @ 25m: 8m/s Annual Energy Production: 269,900kWh 20 Year CO2 Saving: 2,855 tonnes The turbine at Longshaw Head Farm is located in an excellent position to take full advantage of the high average wind speeds the blow across the hillside. The turbine will generate over 250,000kWh of electricity per year and will provide a significant, diversified income stream into the farm. Steve Turner, Managing Director, SRM The turbine is a fantastic addition to the farm and it honestly hasn’t stopped turning since it was installed! It’s great to watch so much green, renewable electricity being generated from such a tiny patch of our land and the new income streams into the farm are very welcome. I’m really pleased with the way the SRM Team managed the whole project and I couldn’t have asked for a more professional, cooperative and competent team of people to work with. Stanislaw Dubrawski, Longshaw Head Farm www.srmenergy.co.uk 0845 621 11 16 or email [email protected] SRM Energy, 6 Silkwood Business Park, Fryer’s Way, Wakefield, WF5 9TJ

Case Study: 150kWp Commercial PV Array Custom Made Kitchens March 2015 SYSTEM OVERVIEW: Location: Thorne, South Yorkshire Number of Panels: 600 Roof Orientation: East/West Covered Roof Space: 990m2 Annual Energy Production: 111,750kWh 20 Year Income: £570,800 20 Year CO2 Saving: 1,182 tonnes “Custom Made Kitchens is a hive of activity, with large “We were really impressed by the system installation. SRM wood cutting machinery and dust extraction systems Energy took charge of the whole process, which took any running continuously, on a daily basis. The solar array possible stress away from us, meaning we could just get on will directly contribute to the running of these with running the business. The install has already created machines and therefore significantly reduce energy quite a stir with our customers and we can see that, aside bills. In addition, the Feed in Tariff will provide a new from the excellent financial returns, the project has far and guaranteed income stream into the business, wider benefits for us moving forwards.” for 20 years.” Keith Hackshall, MD, Custom Made Kitchens Joel Turner, Renewables Project Manager, SRM Energy www.srmenergy.co.uk 0845 621 11 16 or email [email protected] SRM Energy, 6 Silkwood Business Park, Fryers Way, Wakefield, WF5 9TJ

Case Study: 20kWp Commercial PV Array SABUR INK SYSTEMS LTD JAN 2015 SYSTEM OVERVIEW: Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire Number of Panels: 80 Roof Area: 132m2 Roof Orientation: South East / South West Return on Investment: 17% Annual Energy Production: 15,715 kWh 20 Year Income: £104,000 20 Year CO2 Saving: 166 tonnes “A key factor in the success of Sabur Inks over the past “The Sabur Inks building is ideal for solar PV, due to the 17 years has been our focus on innovation and swift orientation and pitch of its hipped roof and the daily reaction to changes in the market. Clearly, the future is set demand for electricity within the premises. SRM installed to see increased electricity prices and we recognised an panels to both the south east and south west facing opportunity to install solar PV and use our roof to roofs, allowing the business to maximise the available generate electricity onsite. The Feed in Tariff will pay back south facing roof space whilst helping to spread the our initial investment over the next few years and then electricity generation profile throughout the day, avoiding provide a long term income stream into the business, a pronounced midday peak.“ alongside significant savings on our carbon footprint. Many thanks to SRM Energy for a thoroughly professional Joel Turner, Renewables Project Manager, SRM Energy installation” Dean Sanger, Owner, Sabur Inks Systems Ltd www.srmenergy.co.uk 0845 621 11 16 or email [email protected] SRM Energy, 6 Silkwood Business Park, Fryers Way, Wakefield, WF5 9TJ