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Somers Heath School

NXTGEN Energy Commercial solar panels case study of an install of a Solar Panel System of 138 TrinaSolar Vertex S+ 435W (60kWp Solar Panel System) Solar Panels on the roof of Somers Heath School in South Ockendon, Essex, UK. Remember we’re MCS Certified Solar PV (panel) Installers and also MCS Certified Battery Storage Installers, we’re 1 of only 10 Solar Installers that can install your complete Solar PV System to the high standards required by MCS Certification. We are HIES, NAPIT and TrustMark accredited. Download the Case Study PDF.

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Commercial Solar Panels Case Study 6: Somers Heath School

Introduction

NXTGEN Energy Ltd., a leading renewable energy provider in the UK, partnered with Somers Heath School in South Ockendon, Essex to install a comprehensive solar panel system in February 2024. This collaborative effort exemplifies NXTGEN’s dedication to empowering educational institutions with sustainable energy solutions.

Solar Project Details

Client: Somers Heath School
Location: South Ockendon, Essex, UK
Project Timeline: February 2024
Installer: NXTGEN Energy Ltd.

Panels:
- Quantity: 138 Trina Vertex S+ 435W solar panels
- Specifications:
  - High efficiency for optimal energy generation
  - Tier 1 Brand, ensuring quality and reliability
Inverter: Growatt Inverter
- Function: Converts DC (Direct Current) electricity from the panels into usable AC (Alternating Current) electricity
- Capacity: Carefully chosen to match the system’s power output and meet the school’s energy demands
Scaffolding Access: Next Generation Scaffolding Ltd
- Provided safe and secure working conditions for the installation team

Solar Project Scope

Site assessment: NXTGEN’s team conducted a thorough evaluation of the school’s roof space, including size, orientation, and structural integrity, to determine suitability for solar panel installation.
System design: A customized solar power system was designed, considering the school’s electricity consumption patterns, roof characteristics, and budget constraints. This ensured optimal energy production and financial viability.
Project management: NXTGEN oversaw the entire project lifecycle, from obtaining necessary permits to coordinating with relevant stakeholders, ensuring a smooth and efficient execution.
Installation: The experienced team from NXTGEN, with safe access provided by Next Generation Scaffolding, meticulously installed the solar panels, inverter, and electrical wiring, adhering to strict safety regulations and industry best practices.
Commissioning and testing: Upon completion, the system underwent rigorous testing and commissioning to verify performance and ensure it meets all safety standards.

Solar Project Benefits

Financial savings: The solar panels are anticipated to generate a substantial portion of the school’s electricity requirements, leading to significant cost reductions on their energy bills over the system’s lifespan. This financial benefit can be reinvested in other educational resources or school improvement initiatives.
Reduced carbon footprint: By harnessing clean and renewable solar energy, Somers Heath School is actively contributing to mitigating climate change. The generated solar power translates to a lower reliance on fossil fuels and a smaller carbon footprint for the school.
Educational value: The solar panel installation serves as a valuable educational tool, offering students firsthand exposure to renewable energy technology and its environmental benefits. This can inspire future generations to embrace sustainability practices.
Increased property value: Studies suggest that buildings with solar panels can command a higher market value. This potential increase in property value is an added benefit for the school.

Future Outlook

NXTGEN Energy is committed to empowering educational institutions across the UK to harness the power of solar energy. They plan to share details of additional successful school solar panel projects soon, further demonstrating their dedication to a sustainable future for the education sector.

Conclusion

The successful solar panel installation at Somers Heath School serves as a model for other educational institutions seeking to embrace clean energy solutions. This collaborative project between NXTGEN Energy, Next Generation Scaffolding, and Somers Heath School exemplifies the positive impact renewable energy can have on both the environment and educational institutions.

The Somers Heath School is an example of how commercial solar panels can help schools (and colleges and universities) cut energy costs, reduce carbon emissions, and attract eco-conscious parents and students. NXTGEN Energy was able to provide a tailored solar energy solution that met the Somers Heath School’s needs and expectations.

Are you an Academy, School, College or even a University that is interested in going green with commercial solar panels? Get in contact with us at NXTGEN Energy today on 01268 928 690 or email info@nxtgen.ltd for a free quote.

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The work’s been done to an incredibly high standard. The cabling is really neat, the system is performing fantastically well, and we can’t believe how much money we’ve saved already. So, generally a big thank you to Stuart, Kelly and everyone at the NXTGEN team, who have done a really, really good job from start to finish.

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Brian Ainger

08:43 01 May 24

Choosing a solar installer is a nightmare, we are so glad that we found NXTGEN. From the initial contact with Steve, the quote from Bobby and the installation by Connor and his team this has been seamless and stress free. They supplied quality equipment at a reasonable price, excellent technical knowledge and advice, all supplied and installed on time. As anyone knows its so difficult to choose a company as there are so many pitfalls , we cannot recommend NXTGEN highly enough so pleased we chose you.

Marcin Gajdowski

21:36 08 Apr 24

I am very happy with the solar panels and battery system. Excellent customer services, Instalation. Highly recommend

Martin Yeung

11:14 31 Mar 24

Fantastic experience from start to finish ! Bobby was extremely helpful and always available to answer any questionsThe guys that came to fit were polite and tidied up after themselves, we couldn't have asked for more.From start to finish it was done within a week... so no hanging about like waiting weeks or months and getting stressed.. so all in all, im very happy to have chosen NXT GEN

Martin Pattinson

15:09 26 Mar 24

We initially used NxtGen for our consultation and this went really well. NxtGen then subcontracted to Cozy Energy, which again was fine. The installation went well. It was then that things started to go awry. Cozy failed to supply us with a guarantee, MPAN or MCS certificate. Over a period of approximately six months, we were promised that "this was being dealt with", or "someone would get back to us", but nothing was resolved. It was then that we re contacted NxtGen and they could not have been more helpful. Whilst it did take a while, all of the issues have been resolved and Kelly at NxtGen could not have been more helpful. I would thoroughly recommend NxtGen.

Luke Brassington

11:27 26 Mar 24

Really happy to give the NxtGen team a 5-star review.Stuart on the sales team was fantastic in the build up, Kelly in the office was always there to support and the team who did the install were fantastic (and even interacted with my very interested children)Very happy with the whole process

Rob Jones

07:59 14 Mar 24

After some initial hiccups, really pleased with the service from nxtgen, specially Kelly who smoothed everything out

Malcolm Tait

10:51 08 Nov 23

Very good customer service all the way and they provide a great all round solar installation provision. Glad we used them from start to finish and after care👍.

Silnicorp Web Design

15:56 17 Oct 23

Excellent price and service. Would recommend for sure.

frank eden

08:24 02 Oct 23

If your in the market for a Solar installation then I can really highly recommend Nxtgen.We researched the technology and got several quotes from other companies most of which were located much closer to us.Nxtgen came out on top on price , specification and delivery.Once we made the decision to proceed the whole process took less than a week from placing the order to complete installation.The scaffold was erected at the front and back of our house on the Wednesday,on the Thursday the installation team arrived at 8.30 sharp , having driven from Essex to Oxfordshire, (which is about a 3 hour drive) and after a quick cup of tea the 3 chaps got straight to work, by the end of the day the whole system was in place and commissioned and up and running. To install 6 panels on front roof plus 6 panels on the back roof CW birdguard with the inverter and battery in the loft,They tidied up and left around 7 in the evening with another 3 HR drive in front of them I have to say they did a fantastic job , I take my hat off to them, they are a credit to Nxtgen.Darren and Kelley from the Sales and admin team at Nxtgen are very helpful and accomodating and made the whole process very easy with prompt responses to any queries we have had along the way,although it's early days and the system only 2 days old the savings are already racking up.Well pleased , I'd post 6 stars if I could, well done Nxtgen

Ash V

09:13 14 Jul 23

A wonderfully efficient installation with a genuine pre-quote discussion of my needs prior to offering advice on the best solution to meet them. Very happy with the service.

10:37 15 Jun 23

I chose NxtGen to install our solar and battery system having received 12 quotes from various companies and couldn’t be happier with either the service or the resulting system.I work in the renewables industry and so came to my own project with a reasonable amount of knowledge, not that I made that clear to any of the installers who called me back.I had spoken with 7 installers by the time Stuart at NxtGen called me, and it was immediately obvious that I was speaking to someone knowledgeable, honest and who was genuinely interested in designing a system specific to my own needs and preferences.Having reviewed all 12 quotes, NxtGen was jumped out above all others based on knowledge, helpfulness, quality of the kit being offered and even price. I wouldn’t have picked a quote based purely on price, but the fact NxtGen was also the most competitive of the 12 I had received meant a great deal.I was kept informed throughout the whole process, Stuart responding quickly and usefully to all my email queries. Once contracts had been signed, Kelly picked up the baton and gave me regular updates on our DNO notification, all the way through to the installation.With DNO approval in hand, we waited just 10 days for the scaffolding to be put up, which was done within a couple of hours and to a very high standard. Plenty of care was taken to protect our new patio, and I was left confident in a job well done.Installation happened just a few days later, and again, it couldn’t have gone any smoother. The 3 installers were all helpful, knowledgeable, friendly and keen to do a good job. The work has been completed to a very high standard, with all wiring very neatly finished and the panels tightly aligned to the exact centre of our roof. The inverter and batteries were also installed incredibly neatly, with all cables hidden. The installers did a great job tidying up on the day and the left us with nothing other than a very positive experience.I was genuinely hopeful that the brilliant first impression I got when I spoke with Stuart would be reflected throughout the entire install, and so I’m beyond delighted that proved to very much be the case.Stuart, Kelly, the scaffolders and the installers should take a great deal of pride in being part of such an excellent team.Thank you to the whole team, I couldn’t be happier and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend NxtGen.

Jill Harrison

18:09 08 May 23

We had Stuart as a project manager who was super. We had solar panels and a house battery fitted and they are excellent. The process was quick and professional and Stuart was super responsive to any questions or emails I sent. The electricians were also excellent. Thank you

Alastair Aston

12:26 24 Apr 23

Great experience on a 7KW solar installation in Hampshire. I sought quotes from many installers beforehand and this was one of the most reasonable. (theres a lot of opportunists out there who'll happily charge a few K more!) Really good decision - Sean managed the whole process end to end, great communication & a quality job that looks great and delivers ample power. Much recommended to anyone taking their first step on the Solar journey.

Joe Fletcher

17:36 04 Apr 23

Like most people I sat other fence for aged, I only wish I had jumped months ago. NXT GEN were by far te out competitive qoute that fulfilled my requirements.Sean arranged installation quickly without any hassle or pressure, the installation was done in one day by a very knowledgeable skilled team who just got on with installing the system.Totally happy with how it's been so far as it's only been 6 days sonce installation yet I've already seen substantial savings on electricity costs.My advice would be just give NXT GEN a call when seeking quotes.

Ronald Wagg

15:58 30 Mar 23

With the energy crisis starting to bite (autumn 2022). We did some research on the various options available we decided that we wanted to install solar panels to ease our energy bills. We obtained three quotes. Nxtgenenergy ticked all of the boxes as far as we were concerned and did happen to be the cheapest. We were helped all the way from quotation to the final installation by Stuart and Sean and at no time did we feel under any pressure. As the system was only installed two days ago we have yet to discover the full potential of the system, but we are encouraged by the performance seen so far. I will be honest and say that my prime concern is to save money, I am sure that my installation will not save the planet. From the projections given to me by Stuart I may be able to achieve a return on my investment of up to 10% per year compared to the small returns I could get if I kept my money invested elsewhere.I look forward to monitoring the system performance over the coming months / years.

Derek Southgate

20:26 23 Jan 23

Really positive experience with Nxtgen. In danger of becoming a solar power evangelist. We needed our roof replaced as well and they handled everything. New roof is first class and I can't stop looking at the app to see how much we are generating. Sean made the system selection clear. Already considering another battery!

Victor Simonis

15:06 05 Sep 22

I dealt with Sean at NXTGen over a six month period due to a complicated installation. I only have praise for Sean who kept to his word throughout the entire job which is now running satisfactorily. I recommend this company amidst the many that are in the same business knowing you will be supported through the planning and installation stages.

Clive West

13:00 24 Aug 22

In looking to install solar and battery this year, Nxtgen were by far the most responsive and helpful company. They had a lot of options compared to other companies, which is good but worth swatting up before so you know whats, what. Ended up with a good sized system, inc battery storage, installed quickly at a good price that so far is working well. This is impressive as demand is so high for this at present, some companies wait lists are months and months!

Geoff Doggett

14:19 25 Jul 22

I had a solar installation planned and installed in March 2022. The quotation was accurate and understandable and so I went ahead. The installers were quick and did a good job including the electrical work and inverter/battery installation. The system has been working well according to the app I have. I wholeheaartedly reccommend Next Generation - they are experienced and their customer care is excellent. Good to know I am in safe hands in the future!

Rick Exton

10:23 25 Jul 22

Great system installed and working perfectly as expected. System design was changed at my request numerous times effortlessly. On day of install engineer suggested better location (loft) for inverter and battery pack meaning no unsightly cables were seen. Great customer service throughout. Getting MCS certification was a bit slow but not the fault of the company. I would definately recommend. Great company and top spec system at a good price.

Dawn Morton

09:17 22 Jul 22

From start to finish this company's professional standards were excellent. Once the acquisition of the materials had been confirmed, the installation and customer service was fantastic and would highly recommend.

Somers Heath School

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Commercial Solar Panels Case Study 6: Somers Heath School

Introduction

Solar Project Details

Solar Project Scope

Solar Project Benefits

Future Outlook

Conclusion

Are you an Academy, School, College or even a University that is interested in going green with commercial solar panels? Get in contact with us at NXTGEN Energy today on 01268 928 690 or email info@nxtgen.ltd for a free quote.

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