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David believes in empowering employees to become industry leaders, driving the group's growth through the strength and expertise of its people.
Experience
David, a founding member of Sustain, has been instrumental in the company's growth, directly contributing to the installation of 50,000 solar systems (1GW) since 2007. He has witnessed the transformation of the industry from a government-subsidised sector to a self-sustaining one, thriving as one of the most dynamic industries in the UK.
Having spent 35 years building and leading successful businesses in the UK construction industry, he brings a wealth of experience in resilient infrastructure. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and expertise with the next generation of construction professionals.
Passions
David is driven by a passion for sustainable products, particularly in the field of commercial solar. He believes in staying focused on this core strength, ensuring the team delivers exceptional quality on every project, and setting a benchmark for excellence that competitors envy.
Beyond his business acumen, David is passionate about mentoring the next generation of construction professionals, sharing his knowledge and expertise to shape the future of the industry.
Our testimonials
We cherish the feedback that we receive from our clients and like to showcase appreciation for individuals just as much as our business as a whole.
Robert Moss
Managing Director
Moss Electrical
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Javed Sattar
Portfolio Manager
Custodian Capital
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Projects
David Elbourne
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been involved in
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129 panels installed at Oakland Grange
£455,610 in lifetime savings for the largest independent training provider in England
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Achieving substantial CO2 savings of 54,253 kg annually through solar installation
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Cutting electricity costs by £448 weekly and CO2 emissions by 26,695 kg annually
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Cutting 8,030 kg of CO2 emissions annually with solar panels
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Saving £19,477 annually while reducing CO2 emissions by 30,474 kg
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Offsetting 43,468 kg of CO2 annually through solar power
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Saving over 100,000 kg of CO2 annually with solar installation
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1.05 million kg CO2 reduced annually by Lains project
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£850k in energy generated yearly at Bay Farm
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Reducing CO2 emissions for a shopping centre by 25,541kg per year
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Soho Farm reduces 702,644 kg CO2 annually
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Reducing grid reliance and saving £27,528 annually
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Reducing energy overhead for Moss Electrical by £168,720 per year
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£14m in energy generated over 25 years by Magazine project
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Honnington project generates nearly £30m in energy over 25 years
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Hazel Farm generates £472,500 in energy yearly
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Fardanes generates £1,184,400 in energy annually
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Dorset Council generate £341,880 worth of energy per year
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Chapel Farm reduces 1.08 million kg CO2 over 25 years
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Cobbs Cross reduces 35 million kg CO2 and generates £17.5m in energy over 25 years
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Combermere Abbey generates enough energy to power 3,500+ homes per year
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Box Road reduces 26 million kg CO2 and generates £14m in energy over 25 years
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BAT's system yields £6.64m in savings
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Menzies's second installation generates just shy of £1m in lifetime savings
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£2m in lifetime savings for Menzies
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ROI in under 3 years for Porsche's 2nd system installation
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ThermoFisher reduce energy costs by 15% via PPA
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3.2 year lifetime return on investment for Porsche
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We can give you extensive projections on various commercial solar options with some basic usage data and a video call.
FAQs
We’ve created an extensive library of frequently asked questions from our prospects, customers and general public.
You can view the FAQs specific to this page to the right.
Or view all FAQs on the page linked below.
Yes, but this is an atypical arrangement and would require a large battery system and relatively small energy needs.
Solar batteries typically last 10-15 years.
A solar battery stores excess energy generated by commercial solar panels.
Yes, solar panels can increase property value given that they are installed with a forward thinking outlook.
Yes, a commercial solar system can be expanded.
Minimal maintenance is required but periodic checks and testing is highly recommended, if not mandatory to uphold some warranties.
Our team
100+ years combined experience in solar and over 50,000 installations completed.
Our team are ready to assist you in your commercial solar transition.
We’re actively looking for driven self starters to join us on our mission to empower UK businesses with sustainable energy.