Supporting Bavenhill in Delivering a High-Performance Solar & Storage System for Webbs Garden Centre
Immersa supported Bavenhill as their technical design and engineering partner on a commercial solar and storage system for Webbs Garden Centre. Our role was to ensure Bavenhill had everything they needed, from modelling and system architecture to procurement and commissioning support, to deliver a high-performing installation for their end customer.

Challenge
Webbs required a system that could reduce daytime energy costs, improve operational resilience and make better use of onsite generation. Bavenhill were already engaged by the client and looking for a partner who could support them with the technical components of the design and supply. The challenge was to deliver a solution that aligned with the site's operational needs while ensuring a streamlined installation process for Bavenhill and minimal disruption for the client.
Approach
- Detailed energy modelling to size the system correctly
- Designing the solar + storage architecture in line with the site’s operational patterns
- Providing full procurement of solar and BESS hardware
- Technical guidance for installation and commissioning
- Ongoing support to ensure the system performs as modelled
Products & Services
Products
- Battery energy storage system (as specified in the original system design)
- Supplied Containerised 200kW / 810 kWh Alpha ESS BESS
- Total 916 kWp solar system at the site, 440kWp solar was DC-coupled into the BESS supplied, remaining 476 kWp solar AC-coupled.
Services
- System sizing and performance modelling
- Engineering design and system architecture support
- Battery supply and technical specification
- Commissioning support and system validation
Results & Impact
- A well-designed solar + storage system tailored to the site's usage patterns
- Reduced daytime grid consumption and improved operational efficiency
- Seamless installation process supported by Immersa’s technical expertise
- Strengthened Bavenhill–client relationship through improved capability
- A repeatable partnership model for future commercial projects
Value Delivered
- Enabled Bavenhill to deliver a high-performing installation without in-house engineering
- Provided a repeatable partnership model for future commercial projects