Solar PV, Battery & EV charger install at Brooks Estate, Truro

A step towards a more environmental and sustainable goal for this Cornish based business

Brooks Estate is a sustainable property management business located in the heart of Truro. As part of their commitment to reducing environmental impact and promoting green energy, We have recently installed a Solar PV system, a battery for energy storage, and electric vehicle chargers at their facility.

This project is designed to help Brooks Estate reduce its energy costs and reliance on the traditional grid by using renewable solar energy. The battery system allows them to store excess energy for later use, while the EV chargers support the transition to cleaner, electric transportation for employees.

This initiative showcases Brooks Estate’s role as a leader in sustainable property management, setting an example for other businesses in the industry to adopt business solar PV solutions.

Solar PV Installation

System Size: 4.84kWp

Components:

• Solar Panels – 11 x JA Solar Mono All Black 440w
• Meter – Single Phase Generation Meter

Battery Installation

Components:

• Battery – GivEnergy 5.2 kWh
• Inverter – GivEnergy Hybrid Inverter 3.6kW

EV Charger Installation

Components:

• Myenergi Zappi 7kW
• Myenergi Harvi

This business solar PV system is set to generate 4,674 kWh annually, offering significant energy savings with a payback period of just 7 years. This short payback timeline allows Brooks Estate to quickly recoup their investment, boosting long-term profitability and freeing up resources for future sustainable projects, further benefiting the business. By adopting business solar PV, they are not only cutting costs but also contributing to a greener future.

Customer Feedback:

“As a sustainable property management company we are constantly reviewing our environmental impact. A decision was taken to move to electric vehicles and as such we contacted GreenGen to quote for the installation of solar panels, battery storage and an EV charging point for our offices in Truro.

We were also lucky enough to be awarded grant funding toward the project through the CIOS Good Growth Fund, and GreenGen were incredibly patient and supportive in understanding the additional requirements on us to achieve this funding.

With assistance from all parties, we are now generating power for our offices and EVs through 100% renewable energy, storing it in our battery and greatly reducing our carbon impact. GreenGen have been fantastic at every step – from the helpful team providing the original quote and survey, through to the friendly and considerate engineers and contractors on site and then the supportive and informative aftercare, we could not recommend them highly enough.“

– Rain Brooks, MD and Founder, Brooks Estates Ltd