Persimmon Homes
Background
We collaborated with Persimmon Homes, one of the UK’s most successful housebuilders. Persimmon is known for constructing over 13,500 new homes a year in more than 350 prime locations nationwide and is committed to the highest standards of design, construction, and service.
Persimmon needed an efficient lighting solution for their private estate project, Sycamore Rise. Persimmon faced challenges related to expensive power connections, the cost of ducting/cabling, and the need for a rapid lighting solution in a private estate managed by a management company due to roadways not being adopted by the council.
Challenge
Persimmon Homes encountered several challenges in providing efficient lighting for Sycamore Rise:
- Expensive Power Connections: Traditional main power connections were costly due to a DNO connection being required.
- Private Estate Management: Sycamore Rise, a private estate, was not adopted by the council, requiring management by a private company, adding complexity to the project.
- Tight Deadline: A rapid turnaround was crucial as the project had to be handed over to buyers within a tight deadline.
The Solution
After a site visit, we developed a full lighting design and proposal, ensuring the new site lighting would meet British lighting standards.
We installed 40 AE3 solar street lights with steel columns across approximately 175 plots on the estate. The AE3 units were chosen for their ability to provide lighting without the need for trenching, cabling or mains power.
The AE3 solar street lights are proven to operate reliably and efficiently throughout the UK winter, from dusk until dawn, thanks to their specially developed smart light controller.
The Result
The Sycamore Rise project resulted in significant benefits for Persimmon Homes.
Zero Maintenance and Carbon Footprint
Sycamore Rise now benefits from zero maintenance and zero carbon emitting solar lighting, eliminating the need for mains power.
This has reduced the estate’s carbon footprint and will lead to long-term energy cost savings.
Operational Efficiency
The AE3 solar street lights provided instant light to residents with minimal disturbance to the estate, meeting the tight deadline set by Persimmon Homes.
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What our clients have to say
QinetiQ has a target of becoming Net-Zero with ambitious near-term GHG reduction targets. To assist, Prolectric assessed our lighting needs, developed a detailed plan and installed over 129 solar street lights and bollards at our HQ. The lights are bright and reliable, improving health and safety. The lighting is high quality and robust in harsh weather. All lighting so far has required minimal maintenance and been well received by our company and tenants.
Simon Homer
Project Manager, QinetiQ
Having used Prolectric for several lighting projects now, I find their approach, ease of use, knowledge and range of products to be very good. It’s fantastic to work with such a reliable and proactive supplier installing solar lighting adaption’s to existing street lighting and new designs. The works are low impact for families and cause no issues, but result in better lighting and eliminate street lighting electricity costs.
Christopher Irons
Regional Billable Works Manager, VIVO Defence Services
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