SunGift Energy install major solar array on University of Exeter Sports Hall roof

SunGift Energy has installed a large-scale solar array of over 500 solar panels for the University of Exeter, covering 800 square metres of roof space on the sports hall.

The SunGift PV system is projected to generate 124,929 kWh of electricity annually for the University. 100% of the energy produced by the panels will be used on-site, maximising the University’s solar consumption. 

Award winning solar installers, SunGift Energy, were selected by the University for the first project in its Low Carbon Commitment Implementation plan (LCCIP) as part of a commitment to reducing emissions. This project is the start of a wider partnership between the University and Exeter-based SunGift Energy, looking at the most cost effective way to deliver low carbon power and the heat for the campus.

Andrew Seaman, Energy Manager at the University of Exeter, says, “The University is committed to delivering a 50% carbon reduction by 2026. SunGift has provided an excellent start to this journey and are one of the industry partners the Energy Team will be working with over the coming years. SunGift’s collaborative approach and excellent project delivery has set a high standard for others to follow.”

The subsidy-free solar installation has been carried out during the University summer holiday, with the sports building remaining open to the public and students throughout the works.

Gabriel Wondrausch, founder and managing director of SunGift Energy says, “We are very excited to be working with the University of Exeter on this project, and we’re looking forward to our continued partnership. As we employ several Exeter alumni, it is good to see their knowledge feeding back into the University in such a positive way. This subsidy-free installation shows that producing your own electricity on-site and when you need it is greatly advantageous, offering both financial returns and sustainability benefits.”