Solar PV Installations for Commercial Properties

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2 Solar PV installations for Commercial Properties Campbell & Kennedy s (C&K s) solar engineering force is equipped to complete Solar Photovoltaic installations for your commercial properties. In this tight economic environment with steep carbon reduction targets, solar PV is a good way to reduce costs, generate income for your business via the Feed in Tariff (FiT) scheme and by exporting electricity to the grid, as well as demonstrate your commitment to reducing carbon emissions. Solar Photovoltaic (PV) will help your organisation reduce energy costs, generate income and demonstrate your commitment to corporate responsibility. When Travelodge wanted to install Solar PV to reduce their energy costs... who had the right attitude to take on the job? Campbell & Kennedy Ltd (C&K) was appointed by Farrell & Partners to deliver the installation of Solar PV for the budget hotel chain Travelodge in order to meet their carbon reduction targets and save on their energy bill. and load calculations were completed and the systems designed to meet the requirements outlined. The project was a huge success and was delivered on spec, on time and on budget. Working with some of the UK s largest organisations, we understand the importance of delivering cost-effective solutions to a high standard, on-time and on-budget. We will provide you with the end-to-end service required to implement your solar PV system(s) to multiple sites from initial feasibility studies, survey, designs, materials supply, finance and installation right through to the lifetime maintenance of the system. C&K managed the whole process from site survey and installation through to MCS certifying the installation. MCS accredited materials were sourced to ensure that the highest standard of installation was achieved, the wind C&K delivered a total service offering including identifying property feasibility and the most suitable products, system specification, financial options, MCS certification and maintenance options.

3 The benefits... Finance your installation... Go green with a little green.. COST REDUCTION By investing in solar you can reduce your energy costs by generate your own electricity for more than 20 years. CARBON TAX REDUCTION Benefit from Carbon Tax Levy exemption and meet sustainability standards. PEACE OF MIND Finance and maintenance options are available to cover the cost of installation and ensure you get the most out of your investment. INCOME GENERATION You can generate income from the Feed-in Tariff scheme as well as your electricity supplier by exporting to the grid. CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY Set a positive example to your customers by showing your commitment to Corporate Responsibility. QUALITY ASSURANCE By choosing Campbell & Kennedy as your supplier you are guaranteed quality assurance. We deliver on expectations and return on investment projections. Campbell & Kennedy (C&K) can help businesses invest in Solar Photovoltaic (Solar PV) projects, overcoming the associated high upfront purchase costs. Overview Choose between capital purchase with finance from years; Funding facilities from 50,000; Our low carbon consultants can demonstrate ROI calculations; Desktop surveys can be carried out to calculate expected system sizes and overall project capacity. Key Benefits LOW UPFRONT COST C&K make investing in Solar PV affordable. SAVE ON ELECTRICITY COSTS The reduction in monthly electricity bills will result in savings on total electricity costs. INCOME GENERATION Installations that involve generating electricity, such as solar, enable organisations to generate income from the FiT Scheme and from export tariff payments. C&K EXPERIENCE C&K have worked on many large-scale installations and so understand the complexities involved in large-scale projects. Our finance options help with budgeting and forecasting. TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS We understand that each project is unique and so will work with you to tailor the finance option to suit your needs. We will work with you to ensure that your monthly payments are LESS than the energy saved as well as offset carbon tax.

4 The process... Our team will oversee the whole process from site survey, design and installation through to maintenance so you don t need to worry about a thing SITE SURVEY An initial discussion with our specialist will provide INITIAL DISCUSSION An initial discussion with our you specialist with an will provide you with an indication of the costs indication involved in of your the project, the business case for a solar PV investment and the finance options available. Our experienced engineers will visit your site to survey the requirements, carry out a feasibility study and assess the potential performance of an installation. We can then prepare a full quotation and business Our experienced engineers will visit your site to survey the requirements, carry out a feasibility proposal. study and assess the potential performance of an installation. We can then prepare a full quotation and business proposal. GROUNDWORK With your permissions we will liaise with your electricity network operator to ensure that they are aware of the project. INSTALLATION Once all the finer details have been agreed upon, your project manager will ensure that the installation runs smoothly. All installations are delivered to MCS standard and meet NICEIC regulation. TESTING On completion of the installation, our engineers will carry out final tests of the system, connect you to the grid and provide you with full documentation and an MCS registration certificate. MAINTENANCE Our maintenance division can carry out any essential and preventative work to ensure that you get the best from your installation. Fact... C&K only use MCS accredited products to ensure that the highest standard of installation is achieved. This is the ONLY scheme that has support from the Department of and Climate Change (DECC) for making a substantial contribution to cutting the UK s dependencey on fossil fuels and CO2 emissions. Health & Safety Health and Safety practices and safety management system ideal for procedures are of the utmost ongoing training and the auditing of importance in every aspect of our safety standards for our engineers. business. We consistently evaluate Our company is an accredited all our procedures and processes member of the Contractors on a regular basis to ensure that we Compliance Scheme for Health & identify, understand and implement Safety in the construction industry, plans to minimise potential risk. As a and has been fully audited. business we have a long standing record of zero incidents. To reinforce our attitude towards Health and Safety, we have invested in the latest health and safety systems that include an equipment

5 Maintenance Get the most out of your solar investment.. Whilst Solar PV Systems are extremely reliable, they do still need to be maintained to ensure maximum output efficiency. At C&K, we will work with you to tailor your maintenance package to suit your needs. Campbell & Kennedy will: maintain and service your organisation s installation; monitor your panels for 20 years, giving you peace of mind; 24/7, 365 days a year options available; provide your organisation with a dedicated Account Manager; provide access to our fully staffed call centre, on-hand to help and answer any queries you may have; guarantee prompt, careful and quality repair work; scheduled bi-annual visual inspections and every 5 year site visits to maintain your installation; Our maintenance includes an inverter change at between years, depending on system performance. FAQ s Will the UK s weather affect the solar panels? The UK is known for its poor weather, but there is plenty of sunlight during the day to provide power to your properties. Solar panels can receive power from indirect or diffused sunlight from dull, cloudy and rainy days and still maintain an efficient supply of energy. During winter however, your installation will provide around a third of your energy intake due to the lower level of the sun in the sky. There is a variety of panels tailored to different weather conditions, we can supply the necessary panels based the needs of your area. How long will it be before I re-coup my investment? The estimate is from 8 to 10 years, depending on factors such as electricity costs and your systems performance. This is still a great investment, with a higher rate than most best saving plans and payments are index linked and tax-free for 25 years. prices are also expected to rise and the pay-back time will be significantly reduced. What is the Feed-in Tariff scheme? The Feed-in Tariff is a scheme that was introduced in April 2010 as means for the government to reduce their carbon footprint. The scheme pays you a fixed amount for every unit of electricity you produce through you solar system, regardless of whether it used in your properties or not. How do I know how much I m earning from the Feed-in Tariff? We can provide an easy to use monitoring meter than tracks the power generated from your panels and the income generated from your system. What guarantees come with my Solar PV system? Your Feed-in Tariff payments are guaranteed for 20 years after installation. C&K s maintenance plan also covers you for any damages or repairs that may be needed for over 20 years. How much preparation is required before the installation date? A very small amount. We will inform you of any action that is required based on our initial survey. How long will the installation take to complete? Our experienced, highly skilled engineers are normally able to install a single property 3kWp solar system in half a day with minimum disruption to your tenants. Do I need to have a south facing roof to get a Solar PV installation? A south facing roof will provide maximum return, however modern solar panels are efficient enough that there is no huge impairment if facing elsewhere. After we have carried out our survey we will provide you with a transparent look at our data to give you a good indication on what return to expect from the direction of the panels on your property. How do I know if my roof is able to support the solar panels? In the rare case that a roof is in unfit condition, our comprehensive survey will report any issues with your properties roofs and will brief you on all details.

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