The event provided the visitors with an insight into the benefits of renewable energy technologies, courtesy of an operational Enercon E33 wind turbine located in the grounds of Huncote Grange near Enderby.
Fisher German is a national property agency which has 14 offices across England. Experts from the firm advised on and obtained planning for the turbine and more than 60 visitors were able to inspect it at close range, along with a roof-mounted solar PV system installed on an adjacent grain store. The event was joint hosted with Nat West Bank and Lombard and supported by the Country Land and Business Association (CLA).
“The Huncote Grange open evening was a huge success” said Darren Edwards, a Partner at Fisher German’s Market Harborough office. “It was our first attempt at an on-site marketing event and it demonstrated that there remains a huge appetite among the farming and landowning community to explore diversification opportunities. The informal nature of the event provided a relaxed atmosphere and the majority of delegates had a genuine interest in developing wind or solar projects on their own holdings. Thankfully, neither the weather nor the wind turbine let us down on a wonderful sunny and windy evening.”
Mr Edwards added that the turbine was operating a near maximum capacity with wind speeds exceeding 11metres per second, compared to the long term average of 6.5metres per second. The resulting positive feedback produced a number of potential new leads, not just from attending guests but also from their contacts.
“The returns achievable from renewable energy installations are still among the most attractive investments in the current land and property market and we are going to host a series of open day events over autumn to help demonstrate the opportunities that are available” Mr Edwards said. “I would welcome any interested parties to come along.”
Fisher German LLP offers professional services and support in all aspects of land and property management and has nationally recognised experts in all property sectors identifying business opportunities for their institutional, commercial and private landowning clients.
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