Calloose Caravan & Camping Park is a family-run holiday park in Leedstown, near Hayle, Cornwall. To reduce operating costs and strengthen its environmental credentials, it partnered with DES Renewable Energy to install a rooftop solar PV system that generates clean electricity onsite, lowers energy bills and supports its long-term sustainability goals.
Project overview
Calloose Caravan & Camping Park commissioned DES Renewable Energy to install a 112.84 kWp solar PV system across its pitched roofs. The installation comprises 182 x 620W Astronergy (CHINT Solar) panels connected to a SolaX X3-FTH-100K (100kW) inverter. The project aims to reduce electricity costs, lower carbon emissions and enhance the park’s long-term financial sustainability.
Project details
- Company: Calloose Caravan & Camping Park
- Location: 16 Calloose Lane West, Leedstown, TR27 5ET, Cornwall
- Solar system capacity: 112.84 kWp
- Estimated annual generation: 109,838 kWh
- Installation type: Pitched roof solar panels
- Project timeline: Planned delivery, from survey to commissioning
The objectives
- Reduce the cost of powering a busy holiday park through the peak season for its guests, cutting dependence on grid energy
- Improve environmental sustainability by reducing the park’s carbon footprint
- Achieve long-term operational savings and financial returns
- Demonstrate responsible energy practices to guests, staff and the local community
The solution: bespoke assessment and design
DES Renewable Energy conducted a comprehensive assessment of roof space, structural considerations and sun exposure to ensure optimal placement and system sizing, maximising energy production and long-term reliability. The system was designed with 182 x 620W Astronergy (CHINT Solar) panels across the site’s pitched roofs, with power conversion handled by a SolaX X3-FTH-100K (100kW) inverter, integrating with the site’s existing electrical infrastructure for efficient energy management. DES Renewable Energy also ensures compliance with building regulations, electrical standards and industry best practices, with all necessary permits and approvals obtained for a fully compliant and safe installation.
Installation and completion
The installation will be carried out with minimal disruption to the park’s day-to-day operations. Panels will be securely mounted, connected to the inverter and integrated with the existing electrical system, with comprehensive testing and commissioning verifying the system’s performance, functionality and safety. From initial assessment to completed commissioning, DES Renewable Energy provides a turnkey solution ensuring optimal energy generation, regulatory compliance and sustainable operational savings.
The results
- Energy cost reduction: lower electricity bills and reduced reliance on grid energy
- Environmental impact: an estimated 109,838 kWh of clean energy each year, saving an estimated 22.7 tonnes of CO2 annually
- Financial returns: savings on energy costs contribute to long-term financial sustainability
- Public image: demonstrates responsible energy practices to guests, staff and the local community
At a glance
- 182 x 620W Astronergy (CHINT Solar) panels on pitched roofs
- 112.84 kWp total system capacity
- SolaX X3-FTH-100K (100kW) inverter
- An estimated 109,838 kWh of clean energy generated per year
- Reduced electricity costs and carbon footprint
Our accreditations
We are MCS certified, which guarantees that our installations have been designed, installed and commissioned to the highest standard using only MCS certified products. We are also NAPIT certified, which confirms that we are certified to install and self-certify all of our electrical installations, and we comply with the Renewable Energy Consumer Code (RECC).
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