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Solarsense is considered the UK’s leading renewable energy contractor.

About Solarsense

Solarsense is one of the UK’s most established solar panel and clean energy technology installers. We have seen the renewable energy industry develop and are proud of our role in driving forward the uptake of clean energy systems in the South West and UK as a whole.

Since being founded in 1995, Solarsense has completed more than 15,000 residential, commercial and industrial renewable energy installations and is responsible for powering some of the UK’s leading organisations. From the Crown Estate the Duchy of Cornwall, to Renishaw and the RSPB,  Solarsense has earned a reputation for trusted advice and high-quality workmanship.

We place great emphasis on the quality of our installations and have won more than twenty regional and national awards in recognition of our expertise, customer service, and pioneering renewable energy projects.

HOW WE WORK

Guiding you through the process to create the best possible outcome

  • Our energy experts use industry leading software to configure your clean energy system and provide accurate generation figures.

  • Our work has resulted in excellent customer feedback and more than 20 industry awards including; UK Solar Energy Project of the Year.

  • We offer a comprehensive operations & maintenance service to ensure your clean energy system performs for the duration of its lifetime.

Our Approach

An award-winning approach to renewable energy

  • Unparalleled experience & expertise

    We work with our clients to identify the best suited technologies for their specific business needs.

  • Specialise across sectors

    We have installed more than 15,000 renewable energy installations in all industry sectors.

  • First class delivery and support

    We work with you every step of the way, including planning permissions, DNO applications.

  • Highly recommended

    We pride ourselves on our high rate of repeat custom and impressive client feedback.

  • Giving back

    We invest our time and expertise in support of charitable projects in the UK and overseas.

  • Free, no obligation proposal

    We offer expert advice and a free desktop survey with absolutely no obligation to buy.

Award winning installations

INDUSTRY ACCREDITED

Our work

Clean energy projects

Clean energy installations

Solarsense has installed more than 15,000 clean energy systems and is responsible for powering some of the UK's leading organisations. We specialise in the design, supply, installation and maintenance of solar panels, energy storage, solar thermal, heat pumps, solar carports, EV charge points and associated renewable energy technologies.

  • GENERATING OVER

    80,000MW of clean energy per year

  • OFFSETTING APPROX

    22,470 tonnes of carbon emmisions per annum

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Sharing our knowledge and expertise

We take our social responsibility seriously and feel it is only right that organisations do what they can to share their knowledge. Each year we invest our time and expertise in direct support of selected charitable projects throughout the UK and beyond. You can read more about a few of our charity projects below. If you would like to get involved in our work or find out more about a specific project please contact us.

Rainforest Concern

Solarsense has partnered with Rainforest Concern to protect the rare rainforest habitat in the Tropical Andes (one of the most biodiverse but threatened regions on the planet).

For every square metre of rooftop solar panels installed in the coming year, Solarsense will sponsor ten times the square meterage of rainforest to support the charity’s work. As a client of Solarsense you can rest assured that your clean energy system is helping to fight climate change far beyond your local community.

The Brightwell (MS Therapy Charity)

The Brightwell is home of the West of England MS Therapy Charity, which has been helping people with neurological conditions for more than 35 years.

Phase 1 for the Brightwell has now been completed. A specialist team from Solarsense has installed a refurbished 30kWp solar panel system, which was kindly donated by VINCI Facilities. The solar panels, which were removed from an office building (due for refurbishment), will generate 30,000kWh of clean electricity p/a; saving the charity around £4000 per year. As well as saving the charity vital funds, the clean energy system will offset 7,328kg of carbon emissions per year; significantly improving the organisations’ carbon footprint.

For more information, please visit The Brightwell Charity Project.

Draycott Community Shop

Draycott Community Shop has successfully installed rooftop solar panels, supported by Solarsense and backed by an amazing £2,000 grant from The Naturesave Trust.

Speaking after the panels were successfully installed, Mr Cook, Chairman of Draycott Community Shop Committee said; “The grant we obtained from The Naturesave Trust was invaluable to the project. When we first went about taking over the shop, as well as benefitting the community it was incredibly important for it to be as eco-friendly as possible. The panels will generate about 25% of our annual electricity needs, saving approximately one tonne of CO2 each year. This is roughly the same as one broadleaf tree in its 100 year lifetime! It will save us around £500 per year from our energy bill, meaning we can use this money to benefit the community in other ways.”

Research & Conservation Station, Madagascar

In late 2016, Solarsense visited one of Bristol Zoological Society’s in-country wildlife conservation projects on the island of Madagascar – the project aims to protect three types of endangered lemur species, one of which is amongst the world’s rarest and most endangered primates.

At the heart of the project is a research & conservation station in the Ankarafa Forest that serves as a base for field work and Solarsense made the long trip in order to provide a solar PV system to power the equipment and provide lighting for the team based there.

On top of this Solarsense also installed a variety of small solar systems for a number of tourist camps and throughout the local village to provide electricity for the Madagascan community.

For more information, please visit Solarsense Madagascar Charity Project.

The Rainbow Centre for Children

The Rainbow Centre is a charity that provides free therapeutic support to children and their families affected by bereavement, life threatening illness and cancer.

Solarsense installed a free 2kWp solar PV system on the roof of the centre at Lilymead Avenue, Bristol. The solar array not only reduces the charity’s electricity bills by more than a third; but also generates a modest income via the Government’s Feed in Tariff scheme.

“Our Solarsense panels have performed brilliantly ever since they were installed, we haven’t encountered any faults or problems. They have saved us hundreds of pounds every year on our electricity bills, which is incredibly important for a small charity like the Rainbow Centre.  We’re not just helping local children and families affected by life threatening illness and bereavement – now we’re helping the planet too.” Deborah Hill, Fundraising & Finance Director.

Solarsense partner with the Nepal Trust

As part of our continued commitment to sharing our knowledge, Solarsense became fundraising and Technical Partners of the Nepal Trust.

Many hundreds of small renewable energy systems have been installed across the region, however the local expertise needed to repair and maintain the systems was lacking. The RESC is an innovative project that addresses this problem; providing education and facilities to the local community. The purpose built centre stocks essential items such as batteries, wires and fuses so that a 3-day trip to Kathmandu is no longer required. The training programme will provide employment for local people who will be trained to repair and maintain clean energy systems installed by other organisations.

The first stage of our partnership began in October 2013 when a team of two Solarsense engineers visited the remote town of Simikot in western Nepal.

Beso Rural Medical Centre, Ethiopia

In February 2011 two of the Solarsense team travelled to Ethiopia where they installed a solar powered medical vaccination fridge at the Beso rural Medical Centre in the Addis Alem region. This replaced an inefficient and expensive kerosene fridge and enabled the vaccines to be safely stored for approximately 3000 people who rely on this health clinic. The fridges are used to store six vaccines that protect against diseases including Tuberculosis, Polio, Tetanus and Diphtheria – all of which are potentially fatal but easily preventable by immunization at a young age.

After the installation, the Solarsense team trained the Beso staff in how to manage their solar system, in particular how to keep the battery healthy, which is crucial for off grid solar systems.

We are continuing our links with the Beso Rural Medical Centre and have since returned to install three additional fridges.

Glenburnie Butega School, Uganda

In February 2005 Solarsense installed a PV lighting system for Glenburnie Butega School in Uganda.

In 2006 we then returned to install a solar powered water pump and rainwater storage system to supply water the school with both drinking water and water for the children to grow their own food. We also supplied solar power to the local Medical Centre.

In February 2009 Solarsense installed a solar PV system on a new nursery building – financed by generous donations from our valued customers.

Solar panel grant for farmers and landowners

A DEFRA grant of up to 25% of the cost of solar photovoltaic (PV) equipment is available through Round 2 of the Improving Farm Productivity Grant.

The grant is open for initial applications now but closes at 11:59pm on 21 March 2024. Please click the button below for more information or get in touch to speak with one of energy experts.