Projects - Genfit

Brio Neston Sports Centre

Community Energy in Action at Neston

In February 2020 Genfit delivered a 60kWp community funded PV system at Neston Recreation Centre on behalf of Chester Community Energy, in partnership with Brio Leisure and CWAC. This was the culmination of 12 months of preparation, planning and fund raising and resulted in two sites being successfully installed by Genfit in just 9 consecutive working days. The solar generated will be supplied to the centre under a power purchase agreement, resulting in significant cost saving’s to the centre and provides an income to CCEL.

CCEL able to re-invest in community energy saving projects and develop further sites

Significant cost savings for the centre

System estimated to generate 48,000kWh in the first year

Predicted to save 560 tonnes of CO2 emissions over 20 years

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Technology

Solar Panel

LR6-60PB-300M x 1271

Warranty

10 Year Warranty for Materials and Processing

25 Year Warranty for Extra Linear Power Output

Efficiency

18.3%

Dimensions

1650 x 991 x 40mm

Weight

18.5 kg

Inverter

Solaredge 27.6k x 1

Warranty

12-20 Year Warranty

Optimiser

P600 x 638

P700 x 1

James Cropper Paper Mill

Large-Scale Solar Installation for James Cropper

British master papermaker James Cropper has been recognised for its support of Burneside Community Energy (BCE). The multi-award winning project, which launched in December 2015, has been praised as a sustainable eco-friendly solution, while James Cropper was commended for its commitment to green energy and the local community.

Genfit, working in partnership with BCE, installed a 430kW solar array in August 2019 to bring the total site to 680kW to generate clean, green electricity and enables residents – many of whom are also employees – in the parish local to the business’ headquarters to benefit from this outstanding investment in renewable energy.

James Cropper sustainability team, commented: “With BCE we set out to generate greener energy in a way that doesn’t compromise the special ecology or superb landscape of Burneside and Cumbria and the project also rewards the parish and its investors with ethical energy and financial benefits. It really is terrific to see that our efforts are paying off already.The scheme will create an invaluable amount of environmental and social benefit for the community, ranging from help and advice for those in fuel poverty and support for young people and the school, to provision of community services and conservation and wildlife enhancement. It’s helping to create a positive, sustainable legacy for future generations in Burneside, while reducing our dependency on fossil fuels.”

Genfit are delighted that they have received a commended award as part of their involvement in the Large Scale PV Installation Project at The North West Energy Efficiency Awards 2020.

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Liverpool Tesla and EV Charger Installation

Why Add Battery Storage & EV Charging to Your Solar System?

This property in Liverpool already had a PV solar panel system installed and wanted to maximise its performance by adding a Tesla Powerwall and a Zappi EV charger.

By integrating battery storage and smart EV charging, the system now works more efficiently — storing excess solar energy generated during the day and using it when it’s needed most.

What are the benefits of this installation?

There are many reasons why this setup is a great upgrade for any home:

Energy independence – Store unused solar energy and use it in the evening instead of relying on the grid

Backup power – Keep essential appliances running during power outages

Lower energy bills – Reduce the amount of electricity imported from the grid

Maximise solar usage – Make full use of the energy your system generates

EV charging with solar – Charge your electric vehicle using clean, renewable energy

Future-proof your home – Be prepared for rising energy costs and increasing electrification

If you already have a PV solar system installed, pairing it with a Tesla Powerwall and a Zappi charger is a smart way to take control of your energy, reduce your carbon footprint, and get even more value from your solar investment.

Why Choose to Install a Tesla Powerwall?

You are assured of energy security and a clean energy lifestyle. Powerwall allows you to store 14 kWh of energy and use that energy to run your home with solar during the night and back up your home in the event of a power outage.

Powerwall reduces your reliance on the grid by storing your solar energy for use when the sun isn’t shining. Use Powerwall alone or combine it with other Tesla products to save money, reduce your carbon footprint and prepare your home for power outages.

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Why Choose to Install a Zappi Charger?

Zappi is a smart EV charger with a difference. Not only does it operate as a standard EV charger, but it also has optional charging modes to utilise 100% GREEN energy generated from your Solar PV or wind generation. Increasing the Return On Investment (ROI) for your panels and electric car, the Zappi is easy to install and user friendly.

Being the first-ever EV charger of its kind, our innovative team has carefully designed features and functions to give you complete control of your electric car charging experience. Paired with the myenergi app, you can set timers to utilise economy tariffs, use the boost function, monitor your devices, and so much more!

This future proof, intelligent electric car charging is conceived, evolved, and manufactured in-house right here in the UK.

Why Choose to Install a Zappi Charger?

Zappi is a smart EV charger with a difference. Not only does it operate as a standard EV charger, but it also has optional charging modes to utilise 100% GREEN energy generated from your Solar PV or wind generation. Increasing the Return On Investment (ROI) for your panels and electric car, the Zappi is easy to install and user friendly.

Being the first-ever EV charger of its kind, our innovative team has carefully designed features and functions to give you complete control of your electric car charging experience. Paired with the myenergi app, you can set timers to utilise economy tariffs, use the boost function, monitor your devices, and so much more!

This future proof, intelligent electric car charging is conceived, evolved, and manufactured in-house right here in the UK.

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Home built for the future with solar panels

R.T.Page & Sons

Community-Funded Solar Installation at R.T. Page, Barnham

Another community energy project was delivered for Brighton Energy Co-operative by Genfit in 2018. This 100% community funded solar PV system consists of 2 x 50kWp solar arrays installed across two main buildings at R.T. Page, a logistics and distribution company located in Barnham.

Why invest in solar for your business? Solar energy is free, clean, safe and inexhaustible, making it an ideal energy source. Show your commitment to the environment by installing a solar system to cut your company’s carbon emissions, contributing to a greener, more sustainable future for you and your local community.

Genfit only install SolarEdge….here’s why

More energy from each module, future proofed to mitigate against decreased lifetime energy production risks such as leaves, bird droppings, snow, shading & soiling

More power by design with module-level power optimization and maximum design flexibility, enabling increased system capacity and faster return on investment

SolarEdge monitoring platform offers you module-level insights into your PV system, ensuring that it is performing to the best of it’s ability at all times

The SolarEdge solution effectively minimises potential O&M costs by offering field-proven products featuring warranties amongst the longest in the industry: 25 years for optimisers; 12 years for inverters (extendable to 20 years for an additional cost)

SolarEdge’s SafeDC feature is designed to de-energise the solar array in the event of an inverter or grid shutdown, protecting your property as well as installers, electricians and firefighters

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Solar Panels Installed at RT Page & Sons

Technology

Solar Panel

BYD 270P6C-30-4BB x 369

Warranty

12 Years for Product

25 Years Linear Warranty

Efficiency

18.7 kg

Dimensions

1645mm x 992mm x 35mm

Weight

18.7 kg

Inverter

Solaredge25K x 4

Optimiser

P600 x 185

BCMY, Brighton

Community-Funded Solar Driving Real Impact in Brighton

BCMY was part of a hat-trick of PV installations done by ourselves along side logistics firm RT Page and Sons and medical contractor Medisort. This was all thanks to linking up with our client Brighton Energy Cooperative who we have been completing many jobs down in Brighton.

The systems were funded using BEC’s membership model. A total of 40 people helped fund the £220,000 cost of the three installations by becoming members of the co-op, and they will receive annual returns of 5% on their investment.

Will Cottrell, chairman at BEC, explained that this raising – the co-op’s sixth such offer – was finalised within three weeks. He described it as a “great achievement” for a small organisation.

What is Brighton Energy Cooperative?

They get many businesses together, everyone pays in a little bit of cash and collectively they are able to build large scale renewable energy systems for the businesses at their choice of site.

Money raised from selling the electricity goes back into the co-op; it’s then distributed in the form of their community fund, interest to members and paying back capital. Their host sites benefit from the cheap electricity that our panels provide.

BEC was founded in 2010. After six months of planning 8 people invested the start up capital that led to their first share launch in 2012. During this period 120 people joined BEC, and they built their first solar PV systems.

Since then they have been mentored by many different organisations and achieved press coverage both locally and nationally. More than 600 people are now BEC members and they have raised over £3,000,000 and built many big solar PV systems.

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What is BCMY?

They are an Approved Authorised Treatment Facility (AATF), specialising in Ink and Toner Cartridges, BCMY Ltd is able to offer one of the highest levels of compliance awarded by the Environment Agency, for the treatment of cartridge WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) received onsite.

They operate bespoke programmes for a varied range of customers, from local authorities, businesses to charities.

The common requirement shared across all the programmes they operate for their customers, is the need for a partner who is capable of managing all ink and toner cartridge waste, and able to do so to the highest level of compliance, providing evidence of treatment, where required.

Their ethos is focussed on a Reuse and Recycling model, aligned to the Waste Hierarchy best practices, set-out by DEFRA.

They have a zero landfill and incineration policy and are able to provide their customers with comprehensive reporting, on ink and toner cartridge reuse and recycling data, to evidence how they are supporting the circular-economy through responsible waste management.