Solar PV Installation for Everton Nurseries, Everton

Job overview

Everton Nurseries, a family-run business since 1922, operates a thriving garden centre and restaurant in Everton, Hampshire, employing around 50 people. Facing significant increases in energy prices over recent years, the owners sought a sustainable solution to mitigate their operational costs and enhance their environmental credentials.

Vanadium Technologies was selected for the project after a competitive tender process, impressing the business with their local presence, competitive pricing, and a viable project plan. The installation involved fitting solar PV panels on the nursery's substantial south-facing roofs, as well as on shallow-pitched east and west-facing sections, to maximise energy capture throughout the day. The system was designed to align with the business's high daytime electricity consumption, particularly for the restaurant kitchen and garden centre operations, negating the need for expensive battery backups.

The installation was completed precisely according to the agreed schedule, with the Vanadium team praised for their professionalism, tidiness, and communication. The new solar PV system is already generating substantial electricity during peak business hours, demonstrating an extremely viable outcome for Everton Nurseries by significantly reducing their reliance on grid electricity and providing an attractive payback period on their investment.

Equipment

Inverter

Solis