Uckfield-based New Horizons Solar will be exhibiting the company’s unique solar greenhouses at this year’s RHS Hampton Court Flower Show in Surrey (England) from 3 to 8 July after successfully launching the product last year.
“We are exhibiting at RHS Hampton court because it is the perfect showcase for the Solar PV Greenhouse. The show is important because we believe this new product is ideal for gardeners and the type of eco-conscious people who will be at the event,” comments Managing Director of New Horizons Solar Russell King, who developed the product.
The unique arrangement of photovoltaic panels on the Solar PV Greenhouse, which is made of beautiful cedar wood, is capable of generating 70 per cent of the average household’s electricity needs while providing a perfect environment for growing plants. The greenhouse is also a great solution for people who can’t or don’t want to put solar panels on their roofs.
Since launching the product last year, Russell has installed Solar PV greenhouses all across the UK including in conservation areas and national parks. The combination of an attractive greenhouse that also generates electricity is being well received by the clients and planning officers.
“Our design of greenhouse is very attractive both inside and out and can be installed in any size garden,” explains King, who came up with idea for the Solar PV Greenhouse when he was approached by an East Sussex couple living in a listed building who couldn’t install solar panels on their roof. They are keen gardeners, so the combination of an attractive greenhouse that also generates electricity was the perfect solution.
The Solar PV greenhouse has also been redesigned this year to increase its power yield and reduce costs. For instance, the model on display this year has increased its power by 36 per cent and the solar panel prices reduced by over 50 per cent. The soaring cost of electricity will make the greenhouse attractive even with reduced government subsidies.
New Horizons Solar, which has its headquarters in East Sussex, is a member of the REAL Assurance Scheme (Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd), the Solar Trade Association and The Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA). It is also a MSC accredited installer for Solar PV systems.
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