Case Studies

Every project tells a story. From large commercial sites to community projects, our case studies demonstrate how ZLC Energy delivers practical, well-engineered renewable solutions that reduce costs, lower emissions, and strengthen energy resilience. Each system is designed to meet the unique requirements of its sector and site, balancing performance, sustainability, and long-term value.

Discover our project locations across the Southwest and the UK.

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Aerial view of Penryn Campus showing solar panels on the rooftop and surrounding academic buildings.

Penryn Campus

Solar PV system strategically designed across multiple buildings to overcome site-specific space, access, operational, and shading constraints.

  • Energy Generated: 20,381 kWh/ year
  • Carbon Reduction: 700 Tonnes/year
  • Annual ROI: 12%
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Ehrmann Cornish Dairy

Cornish Dairy Farm invests in a commercial solar PV system that reduces its carbon emissions by 189 tonnes per year.

  • System Size: 750 kWp
  • Carbon Reduction: 189 tonnes/year
  • Annual ROI: 21%
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Trevarnon Farm

Cornish Farm invests in a solar PV system that delivers a strong 17.9% annual ROI, reduces carbon emissions, and cuts energy costs.

  • System Size: 50 kWp
  • Carbon Reduction: 25,000 kg/year
  • Payback: 6 Years
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“Trelya” The Lescudjack Centre

Cornwall Airport invests in a renewable energy system that saves 35,000kg of carbon every year as part of their 2030 decarbonisation plan.

  • System Size: 27 kWp
  • Carbon Reduction: 6,176kg/year
  • Annual ROI: 21%
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Trebah Garden

Reducing energy use by over 25,500 kg of CO₂ emissions per year, and supporting the garden’s long‑term sustainability goals in Cornwall. 

  • Energy Generated: 47,000 kWh/ year
  • Carbon Reduction: 25,500kg/year
  • Annual ROI: 17%
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Plymouth City Council

Plymouth City Council significantly reduce carbon emissions through a large-scale solar panel installation, supporting the council’s net-zero targets while delivering measurable CO₂ savings and long-term environmental impact.

  • System Size: 94kWp
  • Carbon Reduction: 42,480kg/year
  • Annual ROI: 21%
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East Hampshire District Council Offices

Solar PV and battery installation that delivers significant CO₂ savings, reduces energy costs, and boosts sustainability at their Petersfield offices.

  • System Size: 165 kWp
  • Carbon Reduction: 19,300kg/year
  • Energy Reduction: 146,770 kWh/year
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Cornwall Airport, Newquay

Cornwall Airport invests in a renewable energy system that saves 35,000kg of carbon every year as part of their 2030 decarbonisation plan.

  • System Size: 170 kWp
  • Carbon Reduction: 35,000kg/year
  • Annual ROI: 21%
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Mabe Community Primary School

10 kWp solar PV installation that generates 8,740 kWh/year, reduces carbon emissions by 5 tonnes annually, and is an eco‑educational resource.

  • System Size: 10 kWp
  • Payback: 6.5 years
  • Annual ROI: 15.7%
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