Wessex Renewable Energy supply solar power to F J Chalke
22nd July 2011
Wessex Renewable Energy, who are part of the Wessex Group of Companies based in North Dorset, are delighted to have secured a major commercial solar photovoltaic installation contract with F J Chalke in Wincanton consisting of 96 solar panels that will output in excess of 23KWp. The installation will commence in July 2011 and is likely to take approximately 3 weeks to complete. The panels will be situated on the roof of their Wincanton showroom where F J Chalke is currently selling the all new electric Nissan Leaf Car. Customers will be able to see a working demonstration of how the solar panels will be generating the electricity to charge the new electric car in the showroom!
Director, Steve Fowler, of F J Chalke who are still an independent and family run business for over 75 years, commented; “we choose Wessex Renewable Energy because they are a local company with an excellent reputation for reliability, value for money and have the knowledge and expertise in this extremely competitive and complex market.”
Wessex Renewable Energy Manager, Thomas Mortimer, commented; “We have great pride in securing a contract with such a large reputable local car dealer, especially as the energy produced will not only supply electrical power to their showroom facilities but also power their fleet of electric cars.”