Energy project case studies

BHESCo have completed more than sixty energy saving and renewable energy projects using our Pay As You Save finance model. Browse our case studies for a better understanding of how we can help you.

BHESCo have completed more than 60 energy saving and renewable energy projects using our Pay As You Save finance model.

At BHESCo, we work with the energy technologies that will deliver the best outcomes for our customers. 

Over the years, our projects have included solar power, ground source heat pumps, air source heat pumps, battery storage, energy efficiency improvements, smart energy controls, and more. 

Browse our collection of Case Studies for a flavour of our work and the innovative solutions we offer.

Featured Case Study

The Montessori Place School, Uckfield

Phase 1 (2016)

Technology installed:

27kW solar PV

106 LED lamps

300mm loft insulation

7kW air source heat pump

Lifetime Financial Saving: £49,260

Lifetime CO2 Saving: 1,191 tonnes

Phase 2 (2020)

Technology installed:

87kW ground source heat pump

13 boreholes (120m deep)

Underfloor heating

Lifetime Financial Saving: £49,260

Lifetime CO2 Saving: 1,191 tonnes

School / College

Plumpton College, Plumpton

Technology Installed: 

99.8kW roof-mounted solar PV array

Lifetime Financial Savings: £96.680

Lifetime CO2 Saving: 160 tonnes

Manufacturing

Alistair Fleming Design, Lewes

Technology Installed: 

29kW solar PV, 7 AC units, 79 LED lamps

Lifetime Financial Saving: £127,364

Lifetime CO2 Saving: 299 tonnes

Art Gallery

Fabrica, Brighton

Technology Installed: 

15kW solar PV, 13.8 kW battery storage, 10kW heat pump

Electricity cost saving: 80%

CO2 Saving: 47%

Church

Baptist Church, Horsham

Technology Installed: 

30kW roof-mounted solar PV array

Lifetime Financial Saving: £30,592

Lifetime CO2 Saving: 160 tonnes

Sports & Leisure

The Unity Centre, Lewes

Technology Installed: 

22kW air source heat pump, underfloor heating, heat zone controls, LED lighting

Lifetime Financial Saving: £24,525

Lifetime CO2 Saving: 336 tonnes

Housing Development

Strawberry Field, Herstmonceux

Technology Proposed:

105kW ground mounted solar, 4kW per property, ground source heat network

Annual £ saving/ property: £947

Annual CO2 Saving: 32 tonnes

Golf Club

Dyke Golf Club, Brighton

Technology Installed:

7.7kW solar array, 10kW battery bank, monitoring & control system

Lifetime Financial Saving: £9,254

Annual CO2 Saving: 45 tonnes

Housing Co-op

Bunker Housing, Brighton

Technology Installed: 

6.7kW solar PV, 2 x hot water cylinder, 4 x heat recovery extractor fan

Lifetime Financial Saving: £13,479

Lifetime CO2 Saving: 38 tonnes

High Street Retail

Alistair Fleming Design, Lewes

Technology Installed: 

12kW SunAmp heat battery, wall-mounted fan convector heaters, LEDs 

Lifetime Financial Saving: £15,620

Lifetime CO2 Saving: 166 tonnes

Co-working space

WestWerks, Hove

Technology Installed: 

4kW solar PV, 67 LED lamps, Valient EcoTec condensing boiler

Financial saving: 47%

Lifetime CO2 saving: 37 tonnes

Community Centre

Hollingdean Community Centre

Technology Installed:

4kW solar PV, 170mm roof insulation, 4 Radiator Reflector Panels, 56 LEDs

Lifetime Financial Saving: £30,793

Annual CO2 Saving: 4.47 tonnes

Office / Small Business

Werks Central, Brighton

Technology Installed:

12kW solar PV, Scarecrow acoustic bird dispersal system, 261 LEDs

Lifetime Financial Saving: £30,793

Annual CO2 Saving: 165 tonnes

Other projects

Goldstone Primary

49.56kW solar

Middle Street School

37.68kW solar

Mile Oak Primary School

69.3kW solar

Kingston Pavilion

16kW air source heat pump

Werks Lewes

11kW solar, energy efficiency

Brunswick Primary

76kW solar PV

Patcham Junior

29.7kW solar

Nafici Research

80kW biomass boiler 

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