CASE STUDY: Woolmer Hill Sports Association
Solar Panels and Battery Storage Help Reduce Costs of Operating Flood Lights
The Sports Pavilion in Haslemere, Surrey, has taken a big step toward sustainability with the addition of new solar panels and battery storage—helping to cut the cost of powering floodlights and reduce its carbon footprint.
This initiative, aimed at reducing the costs associated with operating floodlighting, was made possible through funding from the UK government's Community Energy Fund (CEF).
Woolmer Hill Sports Association has partnered with UK Green Energy Installations (UKGEI) to enhance the sustainability of their Sports Pavilion in Haslemere, Surrey, by installing additional solar panels and battery storage.
While the pavilion sees minimal use during daylight hours, activity ramps up in the afternoon and continues into the evening, especially with the use of the sports fields and track.
An existing 14.4kWp solar array on the east-facing roof, connected to a basic string inverter, was already in place. UK Green Energy Installations designed and proposed an additional 11.4kWp system for the west-facing roof, integrated with a 20kW hybrid inverter and a 20.4kWh high-voltage battery.
Both, existing East, and new West array’s were connected to the new inverter. This system was primarily selected due to its possible expansion in storage capacity.
The upgraded system will allow excess solar energy generated during the day to be stored in batteries and used later—particularly for powering floodlights—helping to significantly reduce energy costs and environmental impact.
As a preferred solar installer and electrical contractor for Waverley Borough Council, who are working towards becoming carbon neutral by 2030, UK Green Energy Installations (UKGEI) was invited to provide a comprehensive proposal for the project.
In response, UKGEI delivered a detailed quotation that included technical drawings, system integration plans, and in-depth data analysis. This report outlined how the proposed solar and battery storage systems would work together, estimating potential energy generation and projected cost savings—tailored specifically to the pavilion’s current energy usage and expenditure.
THE SOLUTION
A high-efficiency 3-phase 20kW GIVEVERGY inverter was integrated with a robust 20.4kWh battery storage system—providing not only substantial capacity for storing surplus solar energy but also ample power-handling capability to manage and convert the incoming energy from photovoltaic panels with precision and reliability.
Installation
Recent upgrades at the Sports Pavilion freed up valuable real estate in the Plant Room—thanks to the removal of obsolete water cylinders—creating an ideal, centralized location for installing the new inverter and battery storage system.
Intuitive App Makes Management Effortles
The GivEnergy web portal and mobile app provide facility managers with seamless, real-time oversight of energy storage and consumption. With multi-user access, authorised personnel can easily monitor system performance, analyse usage trends, and make data-driven decisions to optimise energy efficiency across the site. Start leveraging these powerful tools to streamline energy management and drive operational savings.
“Really impressed with the efficient service we received from UK Green Energy Installations. From quotes right through to the installations, the service they offered was seamless and we’re delighted with the end results.”