Project details
Axis’ M&E Division installed Solar PV panels at Mill View bungalows in Greenstead Green, Essex for residents of Eastlight Community Homes.
The works will improve the energy efficiency of the six homes: exporting power back to the grid will result in cheaper bills for residents.
Our follow-up monitoring of Solar PV performance through generation meters will optimise functionality for the future.
In addition, we installed a hybrid inverter in the loft and also heat detectors and smoke alarms inside the properties.
The hybrid inverter can store and export excess energy in batteries where installed , whilst having the ability to draw from the grid during outages for back up; and the Residual Current Breaker with Overcurrents (RCBOs) which we additionally installed protect against both earth leakage (residual current) and overloads as well as short circuits.
The addition of new smoke alarms and heat detectors, and supply of relevant certification, will ensure the safety of the residents.
Benefits
- Enhanced energy efficiency
- Reduced electricity bills
- Helps client achieve Net Zero targets
- Fire safety
- Protection from outages
- Upgrade Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
- Futureproofing stock
- Peace of mind
Resident care
All the bungalows were fully occupied during our works, throughout which our regular consultations with our residents – some are elderly and vulnerable – kept them informed about the value and benefits of the programme, as well as our progress and any possible disruptions that may have arisen as we worked in and around their homes.
We achieved 100% excellent from the residents’ survey!
Client relationship
Via Procurement for Housing’s Asset Decarbonisation & Retrofit Solution DPS/ Lot 8 Retrofit Works, Axis’ M&E Division won a Renewables contract with Eastlight Community Homes with whom we are also contracted to conduct Domestic Gas and Oil Servicing and Maintenance.
Under the 2-year Renewables contract we will be decommissioning existing oil, gas and electric systems and installing new Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) systems. Since September 2023, we have completed a total of 6,114 services for Eastlight.
Recent projects include an Air Source Heat Pump installation at a residential property in Braintree, Essex. Read the full Case Study and see the video here
