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Exeter College

Exeter College is an award-winning institution and is one of a select few further educational colleges rated outstanding by Ofsted in Devon.

SYSTEM SIZE

18 kWp

Energy GeneratED

20,381 kWh/year

Carbon Reduction

11,500kg/year

Annual ROI

9%

Exeter College Building

About Exeter College

Exeter College is committed to Exeter City Council’s plan to make Exeter carbon neutral by 2030, adopting a coordinated approach and action at local, regional and national levels to address the challenge of carbon emissions and energy use in cities. The college sought the installation via MITIE (a large M&E firm), which then chose ZLC Energy as the best option for the project.

What was their goal?

The college had recently built new sports halls, which needed hot water for the showers and washing facilities. While solving this issue, Exeter College sought a carbon-friendly solution that could help reduce rising energy costs.

How did we help?

ZLC Energy, contracted by MITIE, installed a series of Solar Thermal panels mounted on the roof of the building. Installation was completed quickly and without issue outside of term time to avoid any possible disruption.

Key Features

  • 18kW Flat Plate Solar Thermal
  • 17 no Oventrop ST panels
  • A frame on roof mounting on
  • SARNA
  • Copper piping with expansion to spec
  • Work completed in 2015 over 3 days
  • Payback in 10 years

Client testimonials

"We were glad to find ZLC Energy after a difficult search for competent commercial Solar Thermal installers. They ensured that all safety planning, procedures, and implementation requirements were met and got on with the job on site without fuss. A great team, happy to work with them again."

James

Project Manager, Mitie

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