recent renewable energy projects

Viridis Energie Consultants have worked on a wide range of projects for both the commercial and residential sectors.

We have the capacity and knowledge to deliver innovative solutions for a wide range of projects. Whether your project is large or small, it is important to make right decisions. We believe our personal service, and independence are important to our clients. We have vast experience in all projects. Here are just some:

Solar PV – Kent (Maidstone) based farmer is interested in installing PV, but has missed the 12/12 deadline. He wanted to know whether the new FIT rate would make it financially viable? It looks like he will still achieve a year one ROI in excess of 10%!
Biomass - A Sussex based brewery are looking at installing a large biomass boiler, and have been offered a free installation. We are currently providing independent advice on the potential of buying and owning the system themselves.
Solar PV – A Kent based school are interested in a 50kwp installation of solar panels. They have chosen Viridis to help them with their project from suitability, to procurement, financing and installation.
Biomass – Kent based charity (CPRE), are interested in a biomass boiler for their premises, utilising the RHI, and reducing their carbon emissions. They have chosen Viridis to assist them in the project. This is the 3rd time we have worked for CPRE, and have helped many more of their members on various renewable energy projects.
LED lighting – A Kent based school are interested in reducing their energy bills. Stage 1 of their strategy is looking at lighting. Viridis carried out independent cost analysis and procurement. Switching to LED lighting (to the selected classrooms) will give them a first year ROI of nearly 20%, and a lifetime financial saving of almost £3,000 per classroom.
Biomass – A new build sports pavilion in Kent, requires heating. The local Council’s initial thoughts were to install an air source heat pump. We highlighted the Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (currently ASHP’s do not qualify), and are now providing a feasibility/cost analysis study on other technologies including a biomass boiler and a ground source heat pump.
Solar PV -Kettering Borough Council. We advised on a number of solar PV options for their properties and land.
Solar Panels – Another recommendation! Our services were recommended by a friend to our Sittingbourne (Kent) based client. We are now managing a tender process for a Solar Panel installation.
Solar Panels – We are currently advising Kent based charity, Protect Kent, on a possible installation of solar PV to their offices in Lenham. This was very pleasing for us, as this was the second job we have carried out for them.
Solar Panels – A Kent based village hall was interested in solar PV, they had a number of quotes, but were unsure which was the best? They commissioned Viridis to advise them. Ultimately, we negotiated an installation cost of 15% less than initially quoted.
Solar Panels – An hotel in Dorset were looking at installing either solar PV or solar thermal. We advised them on the respective merits and cost analysis (including the benefits of ECA’a for solar thermal), in order for them to make an informed decision.
Solar panels – A Kent based brewery are interested in installing solar PV. Viridis have provided them with advice, and cost analysis on the merits of installing solar to a number of their buildings.
Renewable Energy Consultancy – Our Cheshire based client wants to reduce their dependency on fossil fuels. We provided advice and financial calculations on a number of options including Solar PV, Solar Thermal, Wind turbines and heat pumps.
Solar panels – With the proposed Feed in Tariff changes. A Kent based community centre needed advice and financial analysis on a proposed PV installation, to ensure they were getting the best value for money.
Solar panels – Our Kent (Ashford) based client wanted to know the financial advantages of both solar PV and solar thermal. Using our independent software, we are able to calculate these financial differences, so the client could make in informed decision on the viability of the technologies.
Client feedback – “So very many thanks for your help and advice, which is exceedingly useful to have, and very much appreciated!” – Mrs King, from Essex.

Solar PV – After providing the client with cost analysis, we are currently managing a tender process for a charity client in Reading, Berkshire, for a 29kwp solar PV system. Consequently, we have managed to save the client in excess of £7,000 on this installation!
Solar Panels- Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Our client had already got 2 quotes for an installation. He found that the quotes were not only very different (by almost £1,000!), but the quoted returns were different. He opted for our desktop analysis, not only did we provide him with independent analysis, but we also obtained an additional quote (using superior equipment) which saved him over £1,000 on the best quote he already had!
Renewable energy advice – Our Cumbria based client is in the process of total renovation of their home. They were interested in the respective benefits of solar PV, solar thermal, heat pumps, biomass and rainwater harvesting. We provided independent advice and cost analysis for each of the technologies.
Solar panels – Maidstone Kent. Our services were recommended to the client by a neighbour who had recently used us. After providing advice and cost analysis on an installation of solar PV, the client chose to use our brokerage service, which saved them over £500 on an installation!
Renewable heating options – Our Bristol based client was looking at renewable heating options, including biomass, air source heat pumps, and ground source heat pumps. Viridis provided independent advice and cost analysis on the respective technologies so the client could make the best decision.
Solar PV – Surrey Police. We are currently advising Surrey Police on Solar PV for a number of their buildings, and have managed a tender process, saving them over 13.5% on installations costs.
Solar PV – We are currently advising Dartford Borough Council on the suitability of solar panels to some of their buildings.
Renewable energy options- We provided advice, and cost analysis for a range of options, including solar PV, solar thermal, heat pumps and biomass for a client in Somerset.
Free Solar Panels – We have negotiated an installation of a free solar PV installation of 50kwp for a bowls club in Taunton.
Renewable energy options - Viridis advises a Surrey based client with a 10,000 sq ft home on a range of renewable energy technologies including solar PV, heat pumps and biomass. We are now managing an installation of biomass for the client.
Solar PV brokerage – We’ve just negotiated a 15% reduction for a client in Norfolk!
Solar PV – The Cornwall based client was interested in solar PV, and had a number of roof options. We calculated the individual returns for each roof for the client, to enable them to make the right choice.
Heat pumps and Solar PV – We are currently advising a Kent based client on the installation of these technologies to their new build property.
Norfolk – Our client was interested in renewable energy, and chose us because of our independence. We advised on a number of suitable technologies including Solar PV, Solar Thermal, and Heat Pumps.
Heat Pumps and biomass – We are currently advising a Kent based client on the installation of either biomass, or heat pumps for their barn conversion.
Solar PV – We have recently negotiated a 12% reduction for an installation of 2 x 2kwp systems for clients in Maidstone, Kent.
Solar PV- We carried out cost analysis for a Norfolk based client on the potential returns for a 1.2mw roof mounted system. Following on from this, we assisted them in finding an investor to help fund the project.
Solar Farm – Viridis have won the contract to project manage a 5MW solar installation in Winterbourne, Gloucestershire.
Solar farm – After carrying out initial site assessment, Viridis are now assisting client in the development of a 5mw solar PV park in Essex.
Solar Farm- Multiple site in North Somerset, 0.5, 1 & 3Mw applications, Viridis providing consultancy for funding streams and product management with world wide supply chains.
Solar Farm- 5 Mw application for market leading application for Cornwall Client, Viridis brokering site funding and developing system integration procedures.
Solar Farm- Oxfordshire client with planning for 1.2 Mw installation, Viridis are providing the consultancy and project management consisting of DNO technical agreement and tender management for the solar PV panels and installation.
Solar PV for 800 homes in Leicester- The client required a feasibility/cost analysis study on a possible solar PV installation to 800 homes, for potential funding.
Solar farms- Viridis Energie Consultants are currently advising on a number of solar farm projects in excess of 1MW across the UK, including Kent, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, and Oxfordshire. This also includes the potential for funding/finance.
Solar PV for large brewery- Viridis are currently advising a large brewery on the feasibility of installations of solar PV to their headquarters and pub chain.
Heat pumps and solar PV – For large extension in Ashford, Kent.
Weekend retreat in Norfolk- Repeat business! Having provided advice for clients main home. They have asked us to provide the same high quality service for their “weekend retreat”. This included solar thermal, and an air source heat pump.
Solar PV for community centre in Essex- The client required a feasibility/cost analysis study on a possible 10kwp solar PV installation for the centre.
Solar farm in Rochester, Medway, Kent – We are providing detailed cost analysis for possible 1mw solar park in Kent.
Renewable heating options for a National charity’s office in Kent- The client was converting a pub into office space and a self contained flat. They needed independent advice on the possible installation of either a ground source heat pump, an air source heat pump or a biomass boiler. We provided the cost analysis and carbon benefits of each of the respective systems.
Renewables for property in Westerham, Kent- The client is in the process of renovating and building. They were interested in a number of options, including ground source heat pumps, air source heat pumps, and solar PV. They had invited 3 installers to design and quote. Whilst they agreed on some options, their advice for heating the main house differed- Each of them specified a different size GSHP (33kw,40kw, and 58kw!), with installation costs varying from £35k-£100k! They contacted Viridis for independent advice. Our survey suggested that a GSHP wasn’t suitable for the property (only one installer suggested this?!), but the best solution was biomass.
Solar PV for offices in Felixstowe, Suffolk- Client was interested in the benefits of installing solar PV to his office complex, and details of how the Feed in Tariff works.
Renewable energy options for cottage extension in New Romney, Kent- The client is looking at all renewable heat options and solar PV for their cottage extension.
Renewable Heating options for Surrey property- The client needed independent advice on renewable energy heating options for their 400m2 home. Namely, air source heat pumps, ground source heat pumps, and biomass boilers. We sized the respective systems and provided detailed coat analysis, to enable the client to make an informed decision as to the best renewable heating options.
Victorian Villa renovation in Surrey – The client needed independent advice on a range of renewable energy systems, including solar heating, heat pumps, rainwater harvesting and biomass. We designed the systems, provided full cost analysis, calculated carbon reductions, and searched for additional local grants.
Shopping Centre in Ashford, Kent- The client was interested in solar PV and rainwater harvesting to reduce costs/carbon and increase PR. We specified the systems accordingly, provided detailed cost analysis and carbon reduction data.
Large Country home in Yorkshire – The client needed independent advice on best ways to reduce energy bills in the home. We carried out a preliminary feasibility study to determine what renewable energy technologies suited the property, which led to our full service, looking at solar heating, solar panels, and biomass boilers. We designed the systems, provided full cost analysis, calculated carbon reductions, and searched for additional local grants.
School in Kent – The client needed independent advice on solar PV. We designed the system, provided full cost analysis, calculated carbon reductions, and provided all the necessary information required for LCPB grant application.
Community centre in Lakeside, Essex – The client was interested in Solar PV for the centre. We provided details of the Feed In Tariff, how it works, and the expected returns from a 10KWp solar PV system
Period property in Essex – The client required independent renewable energy advice on renewable heating options for the main house, the swimming pool, and cost analysis on solar PV. Our survey concluded that a biomass boiler was the most suitable option to heat the home, whilst an air source heat pump would be the most suitable option for the pool.
Charity offices nr Tunbridge Wells, Kent – Viridis are advising client on the finances around Solar PV. This includes searching for part funding for a potential 10kwp system.
Farm in Yorkshire – The client was interested in a wind turbine . We carried out a feasibility study, provided full cost analysis, calculated carbon reductions, and searched for additional local grants.
Domestic premises in Cheshire- The client was interested in a ground source heat pump. We carried out a preliminary feasibility study, with approximate costings.
Small commercial premises in Medway, Kent – The client was interested in renewable energy. We carried out a preliminary feasibility study, which concluded that solar PV panels were the most suitable technology. We designed the system, provided full cost analysis, and calculated carbon reductions.
Domestic home in Maidstone, Kent- The client was interested in solar PV snd solar thermal. The client was particularly interested in solar tiles, and wanted independent advice surrounding the respective returns.
Oast house conversion in Sussex – The client is renovating the property and wanted independent advice on a range of renewable energy options. We provided detailed cost analysis on biomass, heat pumps, solar PV, and solar thermal.
Period property in Dover, Kent - The client was interested in heating options, and both solar PV and solar thermal for their property, but didn’t want any “sales people” around.
New build property in Hampshire – The client was interested in building the property as “eco” as possible. From the plans, we were able to design the systems, provided full cost analysis, calculate carbon reductions, and search for additional local grants. This included solar heating, solar PV panels, air source heat pumps, and rainwater harvesting.
Domestic premises in Sheffield- The client was interested in a range of technologies, including solar PV, solar thermal, and heat pumps. Not happy with the “service” and advice they’d received from some sales companies, they asked Viridis to provide independent, impartial advice.
Pool House in Kent- The client is building a large pool house, and is looking for independent advice on a range of renewable technologies. We are specifying, providing cost analysis and grant information on both air source and ground source heat pumps, solar PV, and solar thermal.
Barn conversion in Norfolk – The client initially required independent advice on a range of renewable energy technologies, which included, a ground source heat pump, biomass boiler, solar PV panels, and rainwater harvesting. We designed/specified the systems, specific to their requirements, provided detailed cost analysis, carbon reductions, and searched for local grants. The client was so pleased that we gave them specific cost analysis on each of the technologies, which enabled them make the best decision.

The clients have since asked us to help manage a tender process for solar PV

12,000 sq ft property in Surrey – The client required independent advice on a range of renewable energy technologies to reduce their energy bills, and carbon footprint. They had already had a quote for a ground source heat pump. We deemed this unsuitable for the property, and suggested other renewable technologies that would be both, more cost effective, and environmentally friendly. Saving the client in excess of £50k!
Domestic coastal premises in Sandwich, Kent – The client required independent advice on the suitabilty of a wind turbine for their site. Our initial visit suggested that it was not suitable, and we recommended solar PV as an alternative. Our calculations proved that solar was, indeed, more suitable.

The client was impressed with our honest appraisal, and has since provided references for other projects.

11,000 sq ft property in Hampshire – The property also had several other buildings and an equestrian centre. The client wanted independent advice on how to reduce the substantial fuel bills, using renewable energy technologies. Our initial site survey, suggested that a wind turbine would provide a significant amount of electricity, and that biomass boilers would be the most effective method of heating the property to the required level, whilst making savings.

The client was so pleased with the initial service, that they have instructed us to investigate the possibility of a wind turbine further.

Solar PV and thermal project for client in Canterbury, Kent - The client had already researched the market and found a potential installer. The installer offered 3 different manufacturer types of solar PV, but was unable to provide detailed cost analysis on which panel provided the best performance! We are able to do so, and consequently provided the necessary details. The client was also interested in updating their current solar thermal system (which was broken!). The same installer provided a fair quote. However, whilst they were MCS accredited for solar PV, they weren’t for solar thermal. As a result of this, the client wouldn’t be eligible for any grants, or payments from the “renewable heat incentive” (due on 2011). The client was not made aware of this by the potential installer!?
Solar project for home/business premises in Sittingbourne, Kent – The client was interested in solar options for their home, which also has an office annexe. We provided preliminary advice, and cost analysis on the most suitable technologies.

The client commented “Barry provided a professional, helpful and knowledgeable service surveying our premises for energy savings. Giving good advice and detailed costing on helping our IT Services become greener and more cost effective by using renewable energy“. Roland Nowak Nova IT Solutions.

Some other comments about us:

“Barry is an enthusiastic, forward thinker with a genuine desire to help people save both energy and money. He runs an ethical, sustainable business and has high levels of integrity. I would recommend Barry and Viridis Energie to anyone considering ways in which they they can achieve energy savings in a cost effective way.” Karyn Dooley- Business Link.

“When I first met Barry I thought that renewable energy was for ‘others’ to worry about, but after hearing his knowledge and passion for his service it is clear that Barry and his team have an overwhelming desire to help this planet of ours as much as possible by providing the best possible advice as he can, I thoroughly endorse Barry and his business as saving our planet is down to ALL of us.” Chris Lee-Fresh Cleaning.

“Barry’s subject knowledge is immense.” Julien Friel.

“In my work as a Health and Safety Consultant I often come across opportunities for clients that I believe would benefit from the introduction of renewable energy to their business. I will always recommend Barry to my clients as the person I trust to provide this advice and service and have no hesitation in supporting any work he has done.” Andy Haith- Hawksafe.

Detached property in SE London- We provided advice to the client on the suitability on solar thermal, solar PV, and both air source, and ground source heat pumps.

Community centres/village halls-We have provided independent advice to over 25 village hall/community centres on the viability of solar thermal, solar PV, heat pumps, biomass, rainwater harvesting and wind turbines.
Domestic premises nationally- With details of the Feed in Tariff and Renewable Heat incentive now filtering through, we have provided independent advice, cost analysis etc. on several projects for both solar PV and solar thermal. What is becoming apparent, is the lack of information being provided by some installers, especially on the RHI. It appears that non MCS accredited installers are not telling their clients that without accreditation, they will not qualify for these payments! Be warned!
Domestic premises in Cambridge- The client was interested in what renewable energy technologies were suitable for their premises. Our initial survey concluded that solar PV, and biomass were the most suitable options. Consequently, the client asked us to size the systems accordingly, provided cost analysis, and manage a tender process.
50 Bed care home in Medway, Kent- The client had carried out their own investigations around renewable energy. Their conclusions lead to believing that solar and heat pumps were the most suitable technologies. However, our survey suggested that, due to the property characteristics, biomass was the most suitable/financially benificial option.

Contact Viridis today on 0845 437 4484 or info@viridisec.co.uk
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