Case studies

Barn installation

This solar PV system was installed on the roof of a metal barn.

Camborne

A solar PV system was installed to offset carbon dioxide emissions.

Carbon neutral in Penwith

The objective was for the home to become carbon neutral.

Carnyorth Outdoor Education Centre

The centre's complete eco-renovation has included a state-of-the-art photovoltaic (PV) installation.

Chalet, Penzance

Solar PV was installed to offset all electrical needs of the chalet.

Chy Nampara, Carrick Housing Association

Solar PV was used to assist tenants on relatively low incomes to reduce their electricity bills.

Cottage roof, Ventongimps

This solar PV system was installed on the roof of a cottage.

Davey House, Penwith Housing Association

Tenants are overjoyed with their solar PV systems which require no maintenance and produce approximately half of their electrical needs over the course of the year.

Dolcoath Offices, Kerrier District Council

Kerrier District Council has led the way with renewable energy by making their Council building the first in the UK to have solar PV.

Drake Primary School

Headteacher Pete Daniels wanted to bring his school into the 21st century and provide something beneficial for both the school and the planet before he retired.

Fairglen Property Development

Fairglen is an eco housing development which meets Government code Level 4 for Sustainable Homes.

Flat roof solution, St Ives

This house presented an interesting problem to solve: an installation on a flat roof.

Floor mounted system, St Just

Not only can we install solar PV panels on your roof, we can put them on the ground too.

Garage Roof, Helford

This solar PV system was installed on the roof of a garage.

Garage, Penzance

You don't have to put solar panels on your house to benefit from the technology. This installation was sited on a garage roof.

Green and keen, Launceston

The objective of this solar panel installation was to provide enough energy to supply all the requirements of an average family.

Holway Park school, Taunton

This is the first school in the UK to have a solar PV installation from LBCP II funding. An electronic display in reception shows energy generated and the carbon dioxide saved.

House Roof, Sennen

This solar PV system has been installed to allow space to expand in the future.

Information Centre One Stop Shop, Kerrier District Council

The installation's objective was to raise awareness, reduce running costs and carbon dioxide emissions.

It's Not Easy Being Green

On January 7th 2009 Plug Into The Sun featured in the BBC documentary, 'It's not easy being green'. Andy Tanner and his team were filmed installing solar PV cells for Dick Strawbridge and his family in their home.

Long term investment, Saltash

This home owner wanted to reduce carbon dioxide while at the same time making an investment for his grandchildren.

Mid terrace renovation

The home owner wanted to make a statement about solar power with their mid terrace renovation.

Off grid installation, West Penwith

Previously this holiday let used a noisy and expensive generator but after rebuilding the roof with PV panels it now generates all its own electricity from solar power.

Penzance YMCA

A data logger in reception with electronic readouts helps educate the thousands of visitors to the YMCA about solar power.

Praa Sands

The objective of this home owner was to be carbon neutral and increase the value of their home.

Shaded chalet

If you are sited in a shaded area you could still take advantage of solar PV technology.

Solar thermal and power, Launceston

When renovating the property, grants available from the Low Carbon Building Programme (LCBP) made it cheaper to re-roof the building with solar PV.

Solar tiles, St Agnes

The roof integrated tiles are perfect for adding solar PV to houses with hardly any visual impact.

St Colomb Minor School

By using data logging equipment the panels are used to educate the school children about solar power.

St. Eval Village Hall

St. Eval Village Hall are substantially reducing both their carbon footprint and their electricity bills by erecting wind turbines and a solar PV installation on the hall roof.

Supplementing Solar Thermal

This solar PV system supplements the existing solar thermal installation and will take advantage of the new Feed In Tariff in 2010.

Sure Start

Sure Start aims to deliver the best start in life for every child and this installation will raise awareness amongst the hundreds of people who use their children's centre.

Treneere Together

The objective was to offset running costs and raise awareness in the community about solar power.

Upton Cross Primary School

Upton Cross were keen to reduce their carbon footprint and solar PV on their south facing roof was the obvious choice!

Walking the talk

As an educationalist, Brian Terry commendably wanted to walk his talk and install solar PV panels on his own home.

Warleggan Jubilee Hall, Bodmin

This is the the first community project in the UK to benefit from LCBP Phase 2 funding, and will be used to raise awareness about what can be achieved by a community group.

White's Close, Carrick Housing Trust

The White's Close installation for Carrick Housing Trust is the largest roof integrated system in the country. Using Solar Century C21E solar tiles the installation covers almost 200m2 of roof space!