Dereham Case Study
Norwich, Norfolk
The ambition
RenEnergy were shortlisted and invited to tender for the installation of the proposal and were successfully awarded the works in January 2024 once funding was secured – read more about the funding application and feasibility study here. The contract included completion of the detailed design and progression of the project from design to installation and commissioning – all of which is being successfully managed by RenEnergy’s in-house team of experienced designers, engineers, project managers and installation team. Our operations team have worked to ensure that all requirements for successful and timely delivery of the project have been met, maintaining transparent and consistent communication with the client and site representatives to facilitate a seamless transition from project development to project completion.
The solution
Our RenEnergy team recommended and installed a 275kWp roof mounted system which generates approximately 250,000kWh/year of renewable electricity. This covers 36% of the leisure centre’s annual consumption and offsets approximately 48,000kgCO2/year of carbon emissions.
The project at Dereham Leisure Centre demonstrates the breadth of RenEnergy’s services, from initial feasibility and site survey, through to detailed design, contract and project management and final delivery of the project through installation and commissioning. By utilising our in-house team throughout the entirety of our projects, we are able to ensure that our client’s aspirations are fully met, and that the quality of our work leaves clients confident in their new investment.
275.56 kWp
Total installed capacity
664
Solar panels installed
4x
Inverters installed
“We were delighted to be part of Dereham leisure centre and Parkwood Leisure’s goal to provide greener, more sustainable energy, especially during a time of high utility costs. I’m thrilled to have participated in contributing to building up Norfolk’s renewable network, and helping future proof the historical area of Dereham. The project consisted of a flat roof solar array system, making the most of the large, flat array on the leisure centre’s roof. We were fortunate to have space and easy access, without causing inconvenience to the public and patrons of the leisure centre.”
Alexander Linsley, Project Manager, RenEnergy UK
The benefits
CO2
Annual saving of
48,000 kgCO₂/year – that’s equivalent to powering around 6 average UK homes for a year
The bespoke design offers maximum yield on multiple roof heights and orientations
Generating energy on-site ensures the leisure centre has an additional supply of clean energy
Leading the way in adopting a more sustainable energy transition
Reduce its energy spend and improve its bottom line – in turn boosting profitability
An annual saving of 48,000 kgCO₂/year is equivalent to powering around 6 average UK homes for a year, as the average household emits about 8 tonnes of CO₂ annually, according to UK government data
Dereham Case Study
Norwich
Note that all estimated performance figures are calculated using industry-standard systems and norms, assume ideal operating conditions, and were estimated as at the time of the installation. EPA Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator