Roberts Bryan Workshops is a thriving estate, providing workspace for a variety of both small and medium sized businesses. With energy prices climbing and sustainability becoming increasingly important for their tenants, Roberts Bryan wanted a solution that would reduce long term energy costs, whilst supporting their green ambitions.

Performance and results (2 years on)

Annual Energy Generation:

• Estimated- 54,000 kWh per year
• Actual: Averaging over 56000 kWh/ year, thanks to the optimised design

Cost Savings:

• Annual savings of approximately £12,000 on electricity bills
• Estimated payback period of under 6 years

Carbon Savings:

• Over 24 tonnes of C02 saved annually
• Equivalent to planting more than 1000 trees

Business Benefits:

• Significant energy savings: Reduced reliance on grid electricity across multiple workshop units
• Tenant attraction and retention: Green credentials are now part of the workshops’ appeal, with many tenants valuing the sites sustainability
• Efficient monitoring: SolarEdge’s portal allows real-time system insight down to each panel, helping NPES and Roberts Bryan ensure continued performance
• Minimal maintenance: The smart optimiser system detects faults early, reducing downtime and unnecessary site visits