Our team installed up to eight roof-mounted solar panels on ten properties, alongside hybrid inverters to support future battery storage integration and meters to monitor solar energy generation performance.
We also completed associated electrical upgrades including replacement fuseboards with integrated Type 2 Surge Protection Devices, RCBO installations, Arc Boxing to PV electrical connections and 4-way Consumer Control Units where viable.
And to improve resident safety and fire compliance, we installed LD2 smoke alarm systems with wireless modules and Optical Smoke Alarm/RF technology.
The renewable energy programme took place in 10 fully-occupied social housing homes comprising seven houses and three bungalows located in Millers Row, Cornish Hall End in Braintree, Essex.
What we did
Axis’ M&E Divison installed Solar PV systems to 10 Eastlight Community Homes residential properties in Essex, improving EPC ratings from D to C, reducing fuel costs and supporting our client’s Net Zero carbon ambitions.
Specifications
- 435w Trina 445Wp All Black Solar PV systems
- Sungrow Hybrid Inverters
- Orsis S2-M Generation Meters
- Arc Boxing
- 4-way CCUs
- RCBO installations
- Aico Smoke Alarm systems to LD2 standard + certification
- Wireless modules and Optical Smoke Alarm/RF systems
- DNO notifications completed
- New fuseboards with integrated Type 2 Surge Protection Devices
Project Overview
Number of properties
10
Programme value
£
100000
Programme duration
4
weeks
On-target completion
98
%
Solar PV longevity
25
years
Estimated average resident savings
£
400
pa
EPC ratings improved
D to C
Max no of panels per property
8
Benefits
- Estimated resident savings of £300-£500 per year on energy bills
- EPC ratings improved from EPC D to EPC C
- Supports clients Net Zero obligations
- Supports client’s long-term wider decarbonisation strategy
- Future-proofing properties for evolving renewable technologies
- Solar PV systems designed to last up to 25 years
- Generation of clean renewable energy that reduces greenhouse gas emissions
- Reduced dependence on fossil fuels
Our communication programme kept residents informed about the progress of the work and minimised disruption to their lives. The programme also helped residents to learn more about the benefits of renewable technologies and Solar PV systems, fulfilling our client’s objective.
Resident Care and Communication
Our full customer engagement programme included personal letters, consultation meetings at the Village Hall and in-person door visits.
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