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Eden Sustainable Announces £75m Solar Facility with Thrive Renewables
We are thrilled to share a significant step forward in our vision of empowering a more sustainable future. Today, we are proud to announce a landmark partnership with renewable energy investment company Thrive Renewables, accelerating widespread adoption of clean energy solutions across the UK.
Unlocking £75 Million in Funding for Solar PPA Projects
The joint venture is a strategic partnership with up to £75 million in funding to accelerate the rollout of private wire solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) projects for schools, businesses, and organisations nationwide. The investment will fuel the development, construction, and operation of solar assets, providing businesses with access to affordable, renewable energy solutions and supporting their transition to a more sustainable future.
Leading Innovation Through Experience
Scott Burrows - Director & Co-Founder Eden with Monika Paplaczyk - Investment Director Thrive Renewables
The significance of bringing both parties together to provide this facility, brings us back to our shared ambitions and desire to make positive impact.
Matthew Clayton, Managing Director of Thrive Renewables, said:
“We believe that funding partnerships like this can help catalyse the industry, accelerating the delivery of vital new renewable energy capacity at the pace and scale needed for net zero. We’re excited to be partnering with Eden Sustainable, a business that closely aligns with our ethos and values, helping fund its expansion plans that could see up to 75MW of new rooftop solar installed by the end of 2030.
“This also supports our own ambitious growth goals, with the aim to double Thrive’s generation capacity within the next five years. The clean energy system of the future will need to rely on a number of technologies working together, with private wire projects enabling more renewables to be deployed at a time when access to the grid is at a real bottleneck.”
Scott Burrows, Director and Co-Founder of Eden Sustainable, comments:
“Steve Baker and I founded Eden 10 years ago to decarbonise our building stock by providing solutions which worked for both power users and investors. It is fantastically exciting to supercharge this provision by working with Thrive, a brilliant and aligned company, to create real scale, and real impact. Thrive and Eden’s combined experience and ambition will help accelerate the deployment of commercial and industrial solar in support of the UK’s net zero commitments, while the deal has also helped turn us into a niche independent power producer, which is a natural evolution of Eden’s growth strategy.”
What Does This Mean for You?
For businesses and organisations looking to reduce their carbon footprint, lower and future proof energy costs, and enhance their sustainability initiatives, with no upfront cost, this partnership opens up a world of possibilities.
With combined industry insights, experience and expertise of both Eden Sustainable and Thrive renewable energy, we have been able to reduce the friction involved with accessing solar PPAs by bringing every element in house and with a pre agreed process. This accelerates the time between initial contact and positive impact being realised.
Save Money
Protect your business from soaring energy bills and enjoy long-term savings with predictable, competitive energy rates. With no upfront cost and no debt on your balance sheet.
Drive Impact
Demonstrate your commitment to making a positive impact on the planet and future generations by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Join Us in Shaping a Brighter Future
By choosing our Solar PPA solutions, you are not only investing in the success of your business but also contributing to a cleaner, greener planet for generations to come.
Get Involved
Ready to take the next step towards a more sustainable future? Contact us today to learn more about our Solar PPA solutions and how they can benefit your business. Let's work together to power a brighter tomorrow.
Stay tuned for more updates and insights from Eden Sustainable as we continue to lead the charge towards a cleaner, more sustainable future.
Shaping the Future: Eden Sustainable Directors to Speak at Solar Finance and Investment Europe Summit
Industry events such as the Solar Finance and Investment Europe Summit play a vital role in driving progress and helping to shape the future of sustainable energy. That's why we're excited to announce the participation of two of our directors, Tracey Elliott and Scott Burrows, at the event this week.
Tracey Elliott, has a passion for sustainability and will be sharing insights and perspectives during a panel discussion titled "The United Kingdom's Ambition for a 70GW Solar Market" scheduled for 11:40am on January 31st. The discussion will delve into the UK's aspirations for a 70GW solar market, and the strategies needed to achieve this ambitious goal. Tracey's involvement underscores Eden’s commitment to advancing sustainable energy initiatives and to help drive growth within the UK solar market.
If you are attending and would like to make contact before your visit, then please send her an email.
Scott Burrows, Eden co-founder, first attended the summit 8 years ago. Scott will be drawing on his experience of the evolution of the solar industry to moderate a panel discussion titled "Scaling European On-Site Generation," scheduled for 14:00 on February 1st. This discussion will explore the challenges and opportunities surrounding on-site generation in Europe, highlighting the importance of sustainable energy solutions in today's changing landscape.
If you are attending and would like to make contact before your visit, please send him an email.
The Solar Finance and Investment Europe Summit provides a crucial platform for industry leaders to come together, exchange ideas, and drive meaningful change. By participating in these discussions, Tracey & Scott are proud to be contributing to the advancement of sustainable energy practices and the acceleration of renewable energy adoption across Europe.
Through our directors' participation, Eden reaffirms it commitment to sustainability and our dedication to playing an active role in shaping the future of solar energy.
See what else we have been involved in on our news feed…
An Alpine Adventure for a Cause at Propski 2024
As the snowflakes blanket the slopes of Val Thorens, we're thrilled to announce our participation in Propski 2024, the premier skiing event for property professionals.
It's not just about carving through the powder for us; it's about making a meaningful impact. This year, as with last year, we're hitting the slopes with a climate-related mission — raising funds for Protect Our Winters (POW) and spreading the word about the benefits of solar.
POW is a non-profit organisation at the forefront of the battle against climate change. It makes us proud to help them with their mission, which is so closely aligned to Eden’s vision of a more sustainable future.
'Meet & Ski' Coffee Mornings – Where Networking Meets the Peaks
Propski is not just about fun in the snow; it's about forging connections that go beyond the ski slopes.
Imagine sipping your morning coffee amidst the breathtaking alpine scenery. Connecting with fellow professionals with a similar skiing and boarding prowess and coming together to plan your day ahead.
That's exactly what awaits you at our 'Meet & Ski' coffee mornings, happening every day from 08:45 to 10:30 at La Maison. Complimentary coffee is supplied for the first 100 people… we will see you there.
Driving Sustainability – From the UK to Val Thorens in Electric Cars
True to our commitment to sustainability, we're making the journey from the UK to Val Thorens in an electric car. It's not just about the destination; it's about how we get there. Our eco-conscientious approach mirrors our ethos of minimising our carbon footprint and championing environmentally positive practices, in order to do our bit in protecting our winters for future generations.
Building Connections – Book now to avoid disappointment
We believe in the power of meaningful connections. To make the most of our Propski experience, we invite you to contact us in advance. Share your details with us, and let's arrange meetings during the event. It would be great to see how we can help one another have a great 2024.
Collaborating for Change – POW and Celebrity Encounters
The team at Eden Sustainable regularly help businesses we encounter from the property sector to overcome their sustainability challenges, to build a greener and more profitable future, through a consultative approach to solar development.
Speaking of exciting encounters, our Senior Business Development Manager, Andrew Ewbank, had the privilege of meeting James Haskell last year and will be returning this year to meet you all. Please stop him for a chat about how we could collaborate in the year ahead.
As we carve our way down the slopes, we're not just leaving tracks in the snow; we're leaving a mark of dedication to sustainability and support for organizations like POW.
For more details about our alpine adventure and other initiatives, keep an eye on our News Section and follow us on Linkedin. Join us as we hit the slopes for a cause, proving that sustainable business practices and thrilling adventures can go hand in hand.
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Manchester’s Eden schools turn on solar power
Star Academies multi-academy trust (MAT) has installed solar pv on the roofs of two of its schools in Manchester. Eden Boys’ Leadership Academy, Manchester and Eden Girls’ Leadership Academy, Manchester, which are located on a shared campus in the Cheetham Hill area, each now hosts a 103kWp solar pv array on its rooftop.
The solar install has been project managed by Identity Consult, who in turn, appointed Eden Sustainable as the EPC contractor following a competitive tender.
Each school’s solar array will generate nearly 88,000 kWh/year and this equates to 38% of all the energy used by the schools. The project has been self-funded with a payback return forecast within 4 years.
The schools will use 78% of all the solar energy generated, and the remainder that is generated will be sold back to the grid. Most importantly, approximately 42 tonnes of CO2 will be saved annually by each school.
Each solar array comprises 226x JA 455W solar panels and a Solis 80kW inverter. The flat roofs required a Van der Valk ballasted mounting frame.
The same project team led by Eden Sustainable has just completed a third Eden school install at Eden Boys’ Leadership Academy, Birmingham East.
David Holland, Executive Director: Capital & Infrastructure at Star Academies, commented ‘’It is wonderful to see progress on our net zero carbon journey and to have these two schools self-generating much of their electricity, helping the Trust to save money and carbon, and provide energy security. My thanks to the project teams at Identity Consult and Eden Sustainable for making this a reality.”
Matthew Little, Procurement Manager at Star Academies, said “This project continues Star Academies’ great work on our net zero journey and we are excited to continue this with the help of our framework partners.”
Matthew Pendergast, Senior Director at Identity Consult, commented “after all the preparation, it is a great feeling to see this project completed. With our continued involvement in multiple carbon reduction schemes across the country Identity Consult have established an IC Zero arm of the company to focus on encouraging and facilitating future schemes like this one to help clients meet their Net Zero targets.”
Scott Burrows, Director at Eden Sustainable remarked “Absolutely brilliant that one Eden can help another Eden! Solar is such a powerful visible beacon of renewable energy; it can help disseminate the critical net zero message to a school’s community and encourage sustainability champions of the future. The education sector is dear to my heart, so a huge thanks to Star Academies for joining the cause.”
Star Academies is one of the country’s leading multi-academy trusts, which runs 33 primary and secondary schools nationwide. Star’s mission is to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions.
Identity Consult is an award winning, independent development and construction consultancy who deliver innovation to the built environment. Through a hands-on bespoke service from the most experienced people, there is guaranteed excellence in project management, cost consultancy, employer’s agent and digital construction services across the UK.
Eden Sustainable Limited is a specialist in renewable energy, providing commercial solar and electric vehicle infrastructure solutions. Our team will help you develop, construct, fund and operate your solar PV system. We work across various sectors including commercial, industrial, logistics, healthcare, and education for multi-nationals, public sector and SMEs. The core team has over 100 years’ collective experience in renewable energy and property.
Eden listed in the 2023 London Fast Growth 50
Eden Sustainable has been named in the 2023 London Fast Growth 50 – a list celebrating the 50 fastest-growing private businesses in London. The firm has also been shortlisted for the fastest growing Green firm in London at the same awards.
This is the third award of the year, recognising the current journey of growth Eden Sustainable is on, following The Sunday Times 100 and the Scale-Up Awards.
Eden Sustainable’s Chairman, Steve Baker, commented on being notified of this award: “It’s great to be in the top 50 growing companies in London. This is a result of a lot of hard work from the whole team and inspires us to keep working to help our clients meet their sustainability goals and ultimately fight this climate change crisis together.”
We’ll get to find out exactly where in the 50 we are ranked at an awards dinner in London in November.
Fast Growth 50
The UK Fast Growth 50 Index recognises and celebrates the 50 fastest-growing private businesses across seven nations and regions in the UK - namely London, Midlands and East of England, North of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, South of England and Wales.
The programme is organised by Ideas Forums, the same entity behind the Great British Entrepreneur Awards which is often referred to as the 'Grammy’s of Entrepreneurship'.
The 50 fastest-growing businesses in each region have been identified through detailed research conducted by the Ideas Forums team, led by Professor Dylan Jones-Evans, the creator of the Wales Fast Growth 50 and a leading entrepreneurship academic.
It is an initiative that has been running in Wales for 25 years and is now expanding across the UK in partnership with UBS, one of the largest financial institutions in the world.
Eden Sustainable powering Uniserve’s Felixstowe Mega Distribution Centre with solar brilliance
Eden Sustainable is working with the UK’s No1 logistics and global trade management provider, Uniserve, to install a 2.5MW solar array at its impressive 750,000 sq ft Felixstowe Mega Distribution Centre (FMDC).
Uniserve partnered Eden Sustainable and Solar Solutions to implement the solar panel installation, which is set to revolutionise the FMDC's energy consumption and significantly reduce its carbon footprint.
Installation commenced in June 2023 and is due to reach completion by the end of the year. It will consist of 5,500 photovoltaic panels strategically positioned across the FMDC's vast rooftop, with a remarkable peak output of 2.5 MW of clean, renewable energy.
This pioneering endeavour represents a £2 million pound investment into sustainability, demonstrating Uniserve's continued commitment to environmental responsibility and a greener future.
Uniserve’s Felixstowe Mega Distribution Centre
This generation of green electricity will empower Uniserve to achieve an impressive level of off grid electricity, overall providing 26% of its annual electricity demand.
Notably, Uniserve’s “Powerhouse" is projected to save a staggering 507,927 kg of CO2 each year, equivalent to the weight of 42 London buses.
The solar panels' exceptional power generation capabilities will facilitate a significant reduction in the FMDC's reliance on non-renewable energy sources. Uniserve foresees that the solar system will generate over 2,180,000 kWh per year, of which 86% of the energy will be consumed on site, supporting the operational needs of the facility.
Furthermore, the project will contribute to the grid, exporting an estimated 320,000 kWh of surplus power, enabling Uniserve to share its commitment to sustainable practices further afield with the local community of Felixstowe.
Vincent Morris, Property Director at Uniserve said "with the installation of these solar panels at our Felixstowe Mega Distribution Centre, Uniserve is taking a giant stride towards our commitment to reach net zero by 2050".
"We are proud to partner with Eden Sustainable and Solar Solutions in this transformative endeavour, reaffirming our commitment to environmental stewardship and reducing our environmental impact. This innovative solar project aligns with our company's core values, demonstrating that business and sustainability can go hand in hand for the benefit of the planet and our stakeholders."
Gareth Williams, Head of Business Development at Eden Sustainable said “we are delighted to be working with Uniserve on this exciting project at FMDC. We see this as a real statement in the industrial and logistics rooftop solar arena”.
Eden Sustainable listed on The Sunday Times 100 for second year running
Eden Sustainable listed in the The Sunday Times 100 2023 - Britain’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
We’ve done it again!
Eden Sustainable has made The Sunday Times 100 – a prestigious annual list of the fastest growing private companies in the UK – for the second year in a row, ranking at #65.
Founded in 2014, and based in Exeter, with offices in London, Birmingham, Bristol and North Devon, the company specialises in commercial and industrial rooftop solar development, with a wider group of companies including econetiQ (EV charging points), The Pickwell Foundation (a charitable trust supporting climate change and people displacement causes, currently working with refugees and asylum seekers including Ukrainian, Syrian and Afghan families resettling in the South West), Homemade (a social housing organisation), and Pickwell Manor & Ravendere Retreats (sustainable tourism locations in North Devon).
Renewable energy is grabbing major news headlines and corporate agenda top spots, as the race to net zero and high energy costs continue apace.
The team headcount has grown from 6 to nearly 50 in the last 3 years. The solar delivery model includes a full in-house service, from design, funding, installation and post-install operation and maintenance. Clients are offered a range of finance options, including self-fund and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), a fully funded model where a client can save money from day 1 with no capital outlay.
Steve Baker, Co-Founding Director and Chairman of Eden Sustainable comments: “This is brilliant to have been listed in the Sunday Times 100 for a second year in a row. As a team, we continue to live and breathe the sustainability message with head and heart and this recognition will help to spread that message. Over the last couple of years we have invested heavily in people, and the team has grown significantly. I want to acknowledge the hard work of the team. Renewable energy continues to develop as an exciting and dynamic marketplace as we recognise the need to transition to a low carbon economy as quickly as possible.”
The Sunday Times 100 is a recognised list of the top performing private companies in the country. Other winners this year include recruitment firm Join Talent taking the #1 spot, Ooni – pizza oven manufacturers, and Golf Travel Group. See the full list here.
Steve, a serial entrepreneur, is no stranger to this list; he has appeared in the list on 5 previous occasions with three separate businesses, where he has been both a founder Director and Shareholder listed in the Sunday Times FastTrack 100. Steve is a great believer that business can be used as a force for positive social impact.
Companies in The Sunday Times 100 2023 will be invited to a networking dinner in London later in the year. Congratulations to all those named.
How to choose the right solar developer?
Eden Sustainable commercial solar installation
Solar power is a rapidly growing industry in the UK, with more and more households, businesses, and utility companies adopting this renewable energy source. When considering what is the right company to work with, it is important to understand what scale your solar project falls in to. Below, we will discuss the different sizes of solar arrays, ranging from residential to utility scale
Residential Scale
>30kWp
Residential solar arrays are designed to provide energy to households. This would normally consist of a few modules on a rooftop or in a garden. The primary focus is to reduce grid energy consumption which will save the homeowner money whilst reducing their carbon footprint. This is more popular with the ever-growing popularity of electric vehicles.
Commercial Scale
30kWp-999kWp ca. 200-7000 sqm
Commercial solar arrays are designed to provide energy to businesses or organizations. These arrays tend to be much larger than residential systems and can consist of hundreds of solar panels mounted on rooftops, car parks, or ground mounted on site or nearby. Commercial solar arrays are suitable for businesses that want to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels, improve their environmental credentials and hedge against rising electricity prices which have been prevalent in the past year.
Industrial Scale
700kWp – 5,000kWp ca. 5500sqm- 100,000 sqm
Industrial solar arrays are designed to provide energy to large industrial facilities such as production facilities, warehouses, and packaging plants. These arrays are typically much larger than commercial arrays and can consist of multiple thousands of solar panels mounted on large sheds and nearby open plots of land. Industrial solar arrays are suitable for companies with high energy demands 1GWh and above, that want to improve their energy security through a long-term energy strategy and wish to gain financial security against rapid price changes in the energy market. These businesses are also seeing increasing pressure from their supply chains to demonstrate their commitment to decarbonizing their processes.
Utility Scale
5000kWp+ ca. 100,000 sqm+
Rather than directly wiring to where the energy will be used, utility-scale solar arrays are designed to provide energy to the national grid. These arrays are the largest of solar arrays, consisting of tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of ground mounted solar panels, which you will have seen when travelling around the country. Whilst typically owned and operated by energy providers, utility-scale solar arrays are also suitable for companies that want to invest in large-scale renewable energy generation but don’t necessarily have the space on site to accommodate enough solar generation. These arrays can also provide a stable, long-term source of income for the owner through exporting to the grid.
When looking for a provider, it is important to understand what your end goal is to establish who is suitable to help you reach it. Often this is driven by the size of your array and the funding option you wish to choose.
Eden sustainable specialize in large scale commercial and industrial solar. Which is anything from 300kWp+. We offer a range of different finance options including £0 upfront cost, off balance sheet, Power Purchase Agreements (PPA). We have industry leading support from end to end covering initial feasibility, through legals, installation and ongoing operation and maintenance.
If you would like to discuss your options, please contact us.
This blog post was prepared by Ben Westcott.
Eden Chairman visits No 10 Downing Street
On Monday 24th April, Eden Chairman, Steve Baker, was invited to No 10 Downing Street, as part of the Great British Entrepreneurs community. He met with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt, and took an opportunity to press home the urgency of the need for grid upgrade infrastructure to assist the renewable energy sector.
Eden Chairman, Steve Baker, at No 10 Downing Street
Eden Sustainable’s solarcoaster ride continues, crowned SME of the Year at British Business Awards
The Eden trophy cabinet has seen a lot of action in recent months, and last week was no exception, as we were crowned SME of the Year at the Great British Business & Community Awards. We had recently scooped the award for the South West region, and on Friday, national winners were announced at the event hosted at the Reading Hilton Hotel.
The Judges’ comments included: “Eden has made this year's Sunday Times 100, coming in at number 36; 32 Employees, £14 million turnover; commitment to sustainability; you are meeting a global need and we are impressed with your journey/efforts – Well Done!"
Eden Group Chairman, Steve Baker commented, “I am very proud of the whole Eden team for winning this award presented to us last night - National SME of The Year! Thanks to everyone across our business for all their continued hard work. We are well and truly riding the solarcoaster as we push towards net zero.”
The event was attended by three of our Eden Generation installation and design team, namely Doniver Purse, Hamish Jefferson and Dallas Read.
More information about all the categories and winners at the Great British Business Awards.
The Senator Group installs 1.6MW solar pv across portfolio
The Senator Group solar pv - Desking factory
Eden Sustainable has successfully developed, designed, and installed a rooftop solar system totalling a combined 1.6MW for The Senator Group, across its five factories in the North-west of England.
The Senator Group is the UK’s leading furniture manufacturer, supplying the corporate, healthcare, hospitality, home and education sectors. The multi-award-winning company made a pledge in January 2021, to be a net zero business on its UK manufacturing sites; it has been working with Eden Sustainable, Brownlow Utilities and Imperium Advisory on this project, which will save in excess of 200tCO2e per annum.
This major solar panel commitment will support The Senator Group in reducing its carbon emissions, mitigating climate and inflation risk. It will also help the business to reduce its reliance on grid produced energy, as a percentage of energy is now being generated on site.
Lianne Smith, Group IMS and Sustainability Manager, The Senator Group, who has spearheaded the project, remarked “This project has been a huge investment in sustainability from the business, and we have been lucky enough to work with fantastic solar partners. Eden Sustainable and Imperial Advisory have brought expertise, been a great support and provided an excellent service - we are over the moon at how the solar is performing at the moment and the project looks stunning!”
Scott Burrows, Director, Eden Sustainable commented “At this critical time, as we strive for net zero, The Senator Group is making a huge statement and showing what can be done when you think big. Eden Sustainable is delighted to partner with Senator to deploy its solar solution across the portfolio.”
Further congratulations to The Senator Group, who recently won ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ at the BIBAs awards 2022 in September.
Total size of system – 1,587.8 kWp
Expected tCO2e avoided each year – 263 Tonnes
Expected tCO2e avoided (25 years) – 6250 Tonnes
The Senator Group and Eden Sustainable solar pv installation
Eden Sustainable receives Sunday Times 100 accolade
Eden Sustainable Limited, an Exeter-based solar developer has been listed in the 2022 edition of the Sunday Times 100, a prestigious annual ranking of Britain’s fastest growing private companies.
Eden Sustainable is Ranked #36 in the 2022 Sunday Times 100
The company, ranked #36, was founded in 2014, and in recent years has seen a sharp increase in demand, as renewable energy has risen to the top of board room agendas, driven by net zero ambitions and a spike in energy costs.
Customers include General Electric, Oasis Community Learning Multi Academy Trust, Iron Mountain, insulation manufacturer Xtratherm, Yorkshire based pork pie brand Vale of Mowbray, and Accrington based office furniture manufacturer Senator. View our case studies here.
The solar delivery model includes a full in-house service by one team, from design, funding, installation and post-install O&M. Clients are offered a range of finance options, including self-fund and Power Purchase Agreements, a model where they pay nothing for the installation, but let Eden install the solar on their roof and then buy the power back from Eden.
The Eden team lives and breathes the sustainability message with both head and heart. At its core, are its values to care for the planet and people in this state of climate emergency.
The wider group of companies includes The Pickwell Foundation, a charitable trust which supports displaced people and is currently proactively helping to resettle hundreds Ukrainian refugees in Devon; Pickwell Manor, a sustainable tourism business near Croyde Bay in North Devon; and Homemade, a social housing charity.
Eden Co-Founding Director Scott Burrows is a Trustee of Protect Our Winters UK, a charity that harnesses people’s love of the outdoors to create systemic solutions to climate change.
Steve Baker, Chairman, Eden Sustainable
Last year, the Eden Group entered the Electric Vehicle Charging market via a JV with start-up, econetiQ.
Steve Baker, Co-Founding Director and Chairman of Eden Sustainable comments: “I am really pleased and delighted that we have been listed in the Sunday Times 100. This reflects several years of hard work, investment, significant recruitment, and measured business development and will only help to stimulate further growth. The renewable energy market is an exciting and dynamic marketplace and ultimately is so necessary for the transition to a low carbon economy.”
The Sunday Times 100 is a recognised list of the top performing private companies in the country. Previously branded the Sunday Times FastTrack 100, historical winners include big name brands including BrewDog (2019), Five Guys (2017) and Moonpig.com (2010).
Steve, a serial entrepreneur, is no stranger to this list; he has previously been listed in four companies where he has been both a founder Director and Shareholder listed in the Sunday Times FastTrack 100. Steve is a great believer that business can be used as a force for positive social impact.
Companies in the 2022 Sunday Times 100 will be invited to a networking dinner in London later in the year. Congratulations to all those named, especially through these very challenging recent years of trading.
Eden installs 1MW solar pv system at Vale of Mowbray
Solar pv installation at Vale of Mowbray
Eden Sustainable Ltd has developed, designed, and installed a 997kWp (2,524 panels) solar pv system at the Vale of Mowbray pork pie bakery, located in Leeming Bar, North Yorkshire.
The solar panel system will save Vale of Mowbray over £4 million across the 25 years of the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Furthermore, it will help to save approximately 200 tonnes of CO2 each year.
The family-owned bakery makes 1.5 million pork pies each week.
Mark Gatenby, managing director at Vale of Mowbray, said: “This solar installation will not only drastically reduce our greenhouse emissions, but also provide energy price stability and savings at this particularly uncertain period for energy markets.”
Scott Burrows, Co-Founding Director at Eden Sustainable said: “Eden Sustainable is delighted to work with flagship organisations such as Vale of Mowbray. We have all seen power prices increasing dramatically, and solar is an excellent way to provide increased certainty around energy overheads. Vale of Mowbray has made the most of Eden’s zero capital solution, meaning there are no initial or ongoing costs, whilst still benefitting from dramatic financial and carbon savings. Eden develops, constructs, and operates the power plant.”
Read the Vale of Mowbray article here.
Eden Sustainable welcomes econetiQ electric vehicle charging into the Group
Eden Sustainable welcomes econetiQ electric vehicle charging in to the Group. Solar PV and EVCPs offers a joined up green energy solution.
Solar PV and EVCPs offers clients a joined up green energy solution
Bristol-based econetiQ Limited is set for accelerated growth after securing significant investment from solar pv specialist, Eden Sustainable Limited, building on a successful Electric Vehicle Charging Point (EVCP) design, development, financing, and business management over the last 18 months.
The investment will enable econetiQ to scale up operations and its EV charging network in preparation of the significant growth in the low carbon mobility sector. The acquisition also enables econetiQ to offer its clients further renewable generation and energy efficiency solutions to provide an end-to-end commercial energy solution.
Max Valentine, Commercial Director of econetiQ, said “We are delighted to partner with Eden Sustainable, who support our vision of a transparent and accessible EV charging network which focusses on providing EV drivers with the charging they need and at a price that encourages others to transition across to electric. To deliver on a successful EV uptake, drivers need reliable and available EV charging points; this is at our core and can now accelerate with Eden’s support.”
Scott Burrows, Director at Eden Sustainable, said “We are very excited to bring econetiQ into the Eden group of companies at an exciting time for EV charging in the UK. We are especially interested in supporting the ambitious econetiQ plan over the next 3 years to bring fair and easy EV charging to EV drivers”.
EconetiQ is a turnkey EV charging solutions provider, offering fully funded smart electric vehicle charging solutions for businesses. The company specialises in high density residential, workplace and destination charging and can support clients across planning, design, installation, maintenance and management of the EV chargers.
Eden Sustainable is one of the UK’s leading specialists in commercial solar pvs, providing renewable energy, energy efficiency, storage and electric vehicle infrastructure solutions. Eden Sustainable develops, constructs, funds and operates solar PV across various sectors which include multi-nationals, multi-academy trusts, schools, and SMEs.
Contact information:
econetiQ: Max Valentine: max@econetiq.com
Or enquire via the contact us page or visit our EV Solutions page here:
Eden hosts first channel partner webinar
On February 8th we hosted our first webinar to further support our existing inroducers who highlight opportunities for Eden to develop solar projects for commercial entities.
The event was hosted by our Sales Manager, Nancy Toure, with input from our Head of Development, Gareth Williams, our Head of Legal, Justin Butt and our Chairman, Steve Baker.
If you couldn’t join us on Tuesday, fear not. You can contact us to request a recording of the session which will help you understand how you can partner with Eden.
PROPSKI and Protect Our Winters (P.O.W.)
Earlier in January 2022, co-director Scott Burrows made an impromptu trip to PROPSKI, a property industry and sustainability event (with lot’s of skiing) held in Chamonix.
It goes without saying that the property industry has a vital role to play in the fight against climate change and the drive to Net Zero. The linking of this crucial message with lovers of snow sports, which are so at risk from climate change, proved hugely effective.
Eden Sustainable is a proud sponsor of the charity Protect Our Winters and, more specifically, the P.O.W pledge. Whilst at PROPSKI, Scott raised a significant amount of money for and awareness of both P.O.W and their pledge campaign.
Eden partners with Let’s Go Zero
We're delighted to announce that we have officially partnered with Let's Go Zero which is a fantastic national campaign focused on bringing schools together to achieve a carbon free future.
Let's Go Zero supports schools by helping them to establish realistic goals and developing actionable roadmaps to bring these targets to fruition. They also work with the government to ensure that adequate resources are in place to enable schools to be 'zero carbon by 2030'.
There are already 954 schools who are a part of the campaign, with this number increasing rapidly. Please visit the link below to find out more.
1.6MW rooftop solar extension completed for Xtratherm
We are delighted with the outcome of this impressive 1.6MW addition to the rooftop solar project that we’ve developed for Xtratherm, a market leading insulation manufacturer, part of the UNILIN group.
Xtratherm has been an incredibly proactive partner throughout the journey which shows how seriously it is taking its pledge to use 100% renewably sourced electricity by 2025. On top of having a positive impact on the planet by drastically reducing its carbon footprint, it will also be making significant financial savings from its rooftop solar array.
Keep an eye out for more from this project, but in the meantime we would like to thank the Xtratherm team who we have had a close working relationship for 6 years, as well as Zestec, Aniron and Direct Electrical.
To view some fantastic drone footage of the recently completed site, please click here.
Eden sponsors sustainability stage and is shortlisted for the contractor of the year award at Education Estates 2021
Now in its 9th year, the Education Estates Awards is a 2-day annual gathering bringing together professionals across the Education community.
Its aim is to discover new ways to transform and refine internal and external learning environments into sustainable spaces fit for the future.
Education Estates covers areas such as the design, construction, management, maintenance and funding of education spaces, with a particular emphasis on sustainability.
Although we didn’t win the award this year, Eden were delighted to have been shortlisted for the contractor of the year award with <£50 million annual turnover.
We proudly sponsored the sustainability stand, alongside BCR Associates, where Scott Burrows spoke with both John Barneby FRSA of Oasis Community Learning and Steve Bolt.
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Useful links:
Eden Sustainable: https://www.edensustainable.co.uk/
Education Estates: https://www.educationestates.com/
Further information: scott@edensustainable.co.uk
LAUNCHING 2021 – EDEN GROWS AMIDST THE CHALLENGING COVID BACKDROP
It all begins with an idea.
2020 was a difficult year for planet earth, Covid has touched every single one of us, but thankfully Eden has navigated this and continued its strategic growth handsomely. A successful refinance at the heart of lockdown, a new strategic funding relationship and a marked increase in deal flow. As we head into 2021 we will have added 30% to our staff resources and all the signs are we are heading for an excellent year. Taking stock, Eden believe in building key relationships, and retaining them, in order to deploy as much solar as possible. Eden focus on private wire ‘behind the meter’ solar, but are also involved in utility scale projects backed by other revenue models. Eden are developing, constructing and funding exciting projects with growth across Multinational, Multi-Academy Trusts and SME sectors.
Iron Mountain UK Solar Rooftop Programme
During 2020 Eden successfully completed phase one of deployment of PPA solar for Iron Mountain’s UK Estate. This comprised 8 industrial buildings of suitable UK owner occupied sites for the huge US Multinational, and are now working hard on the remainder, as we help them achieve their RE100 carbon reduction goals, and create sustainable long term impact investments. Eden are incredibly proud of our success in liaising with its key partner Aniron and all parts of the Iron Mountain team, across the US and UK, to deliver this roll out and achieve shared goals.
Oasis Community Learning
Eden Sustainable is delighted to partner with Oasis Community Learning, one of the largest Multi Academy Trusts in the UK, and are due on site for the first of the 14 schools which have been approved for solar in early March.
Oasis are taking fantastic steps and genuinely trailblazing in carbon reduction and the broader sustainability piece. Solar in schools is a powerful tool for not only direct carbon reduction, but dissemination of sustainability and the climate change message to the broader community. Oasis has 30,000 students and 5000 staff so this is a fantastic game changer.
Scott Burrows, co-founder and Director of Eden, sits on the Oasis Sustainability Working Group. He remarks “Clearly Covid-19 has dramatically affected the way we have lived our lives for the last few months, but the fantastic thing is it has also sharpened the focus on Sustainability at Oasis. We are delighted to help Oasis achieve its goals by developing and funding its solar roll out. Solar is just one of a suite of sustainable energy measures; but it is a potent and visible flagship that helps spread the message to the Oasis Community.”
John Barneby, COO, Oasis Community Learning, “We believe that the Education sector has a responsibility to raise awareness and empower future generations to ensure the sustainability of our planet”.
Xtratherm UK Ltd, part of the Unilin and Mohawk group
Back in 2016 Eden constructed a 500kW solar array on this Multinationals UK site. 2021 sees Eden extend the solar array to a total of 2.15MW. Xtratherm is a large consumer of power, whose energy efficiency product base is well aligned with Eden’s mission.
SMEs
The solar provision is increasingly attractive for Small to Medium Sized Enterprises. In this post subsidy era we are seeing exceptional growth in demand, as businesses increasingly expect to assess their own energy needs with a cost savings and carbon savings lens. High consumers of power with large roofs are increasingly considering solar as a commodity, in the same as they look at their energy bills. Eden and its network of channel partners across the UK work hard to provide an accessible and market leading solution for either Fully funded, or self funded solar.
The Pickwell Foundation
The Pickwell foundation (part of the broader Eden group) has continued to make grants in the areas of displaced people and climate change. We are delighted that despite Covid, it’s work has continued and over £200k of grants have been made in 2020.
‘As we enter 2021 it is great to see that despite a UK lockdown, so many companies are looking at how they can reduce the climate impact of their activities by installing renewables. We are excited to be at the forefront of this work in reducing UK carbon emissions as we go through this huge energy transition’ says Steve Baker, Chairman, and Co-founder of Eden and the Pickwell Foundation.