🏠 The Challenge:
Operating a large self-storage facility comes with considerable energy demands. Despite already implementing energy-saving measures, including passive infrared sensors (PIRs) and high-efficiency heating, Viking Self Storage recognised that the cost of running a building of this size remained significant.
When developing its new facility, the business also needed to incorporate on-site renewable energy generation to meet the requirements of its planning application.
Having been referred to Greenscape by an electrician who had previously worked with the company, Viking Self Storage contacted the commercial team to explore a suitable solar solution. The business was looking for an experienced installer who could help it meet its requirements while reducing operating costs and environmental impact.
🚀 The Solution:
Viking Self Storage chose Greenscape Energy to deliver its commercial solar installation after being impressed by the team’s technical knowledge, positive approach and ability to work through potential challenges.
Despite the distance between the facility and Greenscape’s headquarters, the installation process went incredibly smoothly, providing the business with on-site renewable energy generation.
The system has since become a valuable asset, helping Viking Self Storage reduce energy costs and carbon emissions while supporting its wider sustainability ambitions.
Looking to build on these benefits, the business has also approached Greenscape to design a battery storage system that could provide additional resilience and allow operations to continue in the event of a grid power outage.
🔋 The Results:
The commercial solar installation has delivered important financial and environmental benefits for Viking Self Storage.
💷 Reduced energy costs: On-site solar generation helps lower the cost of running the facility.
🌱 Lower carbon emissions: The system is helping the business reduce its environmental impact as it works towards Net Zero.
🏢 Support for planning requirements: Renewable energy generation was incorporated into the development of the new facility to meet its planning application requirements.
⚡ Future energy resilience: Viking Self Storage is exploring battery storage to help maintain operations during potential grid power outages.
🤝 A positive customer experience: The installation went smoothly despite the distance between the site and Greenscape’s headquarters, and the business has expressed strong satisfaction with the service received.
💡 Viking Self Storage’s Advice:
Viking Self Storage’s experience highlights the importance of choosing an installer with the knowledge and expertise to navigate the challenges of a commercial solar project.
The business was particularly impressed by Greenscape’s technical understanding and positive approach to overcoming obstacles, making the company the obvious choice for the installation.
“We were highly impressed with the evident knowledge and positivity towards obstacles that the commercial team displayed and Greenscape became the obvious choice!”
