Perth micro-generation and efficiency firm Quantum Energy hopes teaming up with its landlord will lead to fresh opportunities for its designed-in solar PV cells.
The company has installed a 49.5kW solar system on the building it rents from Algo Business Centre on Perth’s Glenearn Road and believes the partnership could boost the outlook for its efforts in the renewables market.
If the trial installation delivers the savings and investment return expected Algo has agreed to offer Quantum’s technology on the new-build sites created by its design and construction arm.
Quantum expanded into the renewable industry two years ago, after founders Nikki Brooke and Tom MacGillivray saw an opportunity in renewable energy technologies for domestic, commercial and agricultural properties.
Since then, the firm has experienced huge growth. It employs 10 members of staff and expects to boost turnover by around 65% this year, taking revenues to around £1 million.
Ms Brooke said: “We are pleased to lead by example and it’s a great boost for us to show customers that our own building now has a solar PV installation.
“While it’s only a pilot project, we are very excited about our future dealings with Algo and we hope that if and when they decide to expand its renewable energy use, we are in pole position to carry out the work.”