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<\/p>\nIn a sector flawed by fragmentation and technical incompetency, GBR is becoming a standard bearer with a pioneering business model that brings together business acquisitions with investment and consumer protection.<\/p>\n
The latter, a crucial element, is delivered through both its own agreements and membership of responsible trade bodies.<\/p>\n
Now employing more than 200, the company\u2019s aim is to be the UK\u2019s largest local installer of renewable energy systems with a nationwide network of experts. Turnover is forecast to reach \u00a3100 million plus by 2025.<\/p>\n
Expansion has been fast for the firm, formed in 2020 and headquartered in York, which now has 10 offices spanning the Midlands down to Sussex.<\/p>\n
\u201cTechnical advice and installation are carried out by our highly trained teams in areas they are very familiar with. We only use our own installers, not distant contractors, and keep a good stock of components,\u201d explains managing director Chris Delaney.<\/p>\n
\u201cFirms joining our network benefit from technical and procurement support. Customers need to know if they have any problems we can respond immediately and we\u2019re building our in-house training hubs to help educate, train and retrain the renewable energy workforce of the future.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Beverley Racecourse and Mencap are among GBR\u2019s commercial clients that includes an array of councils, schools, sports venues, charities and farms – 15 in Yorkshire alone this year have opted for solar systems.<\/p>\n
Energy efficient installations such as for York\u2019s Tang Hall Community Centre \u201chave been transformative in helping keep critical local facilities open at a time when costs have rocketed,\u201d adds Delaney.<\/p>\n
The type of homeowner now looking for green energy is changing too. Once they were off the gas grid and the 50 plus market, \u201cnow there\u2019s a significant increase in younger customers and more urban locations,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n
\u201cSolar systems are our biggest sellers, but demand for heat pumps is expected to increase as gas boilers are phased out.\u201d<\/p>\n
GBR\u2019s parent is Efficient Building Solutions (EBS), a group that also comprises Green Building Store, which offers energy saving products and support, and sustainable engineering specialist QUODA Consulting.<\/p>\n
READ MORE <\/strong> Jacob Rees-Mogg and more senior Tory MPs slam PM’s ‘un-conservative’ energy bill<\/strong><\/p>\n Some \u00a320 million of backing for GBR\u2019s scale-up has been provided by private equity firm Ansor LLP, while \u00a33 million has been invested in its systems and processes.<\/p>\n To switch a two-bedroom home to solar costs around \u00a310,000 for 10 panels plus a battery and GBR is offering financing deals including an interest-free one for homeowners and no upfront payment from October.<\/p>\n We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/22\/590x\/secondary\/4945990.jpg?r=1693998643607\")
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