The Farmers Mart Jun/Jul 2015 - Issue 40 | Page 13

Farm News Dresser-Solar: Service and Expertise in All Aspects of PV Installations Solar Power is now accepted as a genuine way of reducing energy costs across all manner of businesses, Commercial Buildings and homes. »»Thirsk-based solar PV installer, Dresser-Solar continues to build on its reputation for quality products and service that the company believes are already second to none. They use high performance products with proven durability and have a team of 15 qualified tradesmen backed by four full full-time office staff to respond to any requests. A cross-section of the many installations Dresser’s have recently carried out include a 10 KW 3 phase installation on a farm just outside Thirsk, in a bid to reduce electricity running costs of potato stores and a grading line on site. A large arable farm near Sedgefield, Co Durham had an 8 KW system installed to reduce his costs primarily for Grain Drying but he hopes to see a strong reduction in electricity running costs for the farm throughout the year. Middleham Key Centre was built in 1998, serving the community by providing versatile space for training sessions, public meetings and private functions. They needed to slash energy costs in order to safeguard its long term future. Robert Blackburn was originally the only one on the committee in favour of the installation but after due discussion they went ahead and contracted Dresser-Solar to fit 30 KW of German manufactured panels. Richard said: “The first two quarters didn’t generate a lot of revenue owing to the weather which Steve Moon from Dresser’s did explain would be the likely case. “We have just received our Quarterly statement to the 31st of May and the increase is amazing - and we will definitely achieve - and more than likely exceed the initial predictions on yield. So the centre will not only heavily reduce costs but generate significant income from the feed in tariff.” Other installations set ready to reap the benefits are Worsall Village Hall, near Yarm, who have had an 8KW System installed to help them reduce overheads running a busy community hall. A large carpet warehouse for a leading floor covering distributor commissioned Dresser-Solar to install a 10 KW PV scheme on their Guisborough warehouse in order to reduce their substantial electricity bills generated by warehouse lighting. Further recent installations include a 30 KW scheme on a new robot parlour near Otley for a private client, a 10 KW scheme for a Ripon garden centre, a 10 KW installation on farm buildings near Darlington and a large number of 4 KW domestic schemes. Whilst feed in tariff rates continue to drop, so does the cost of installation meaning anything between 12% and 15% return on your money can be achieved making solar an environmentally friendly attractive investment. Anybody wishing to discuss solar PV installation further can contact Steven Dresser directly on 01845 525655 or by emailing [email protected] www.farmers-mart.co.uk Jun/Jul 2015 13