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Scene delivered solar feasibility studies for Newcastle and South Tyneside, identifying viable schemes on constrained public sites. Projects generate renewable energy, reduce carbon emissions, and create long-term revenue through local supply models, transforming underutilised assets into investable, low carbon infrastructure supporting regeneration and net zero objectives.
Scene was responsible for the project management, procurement and consenting for a 222.4 kWp rooftop solar PV installation at McLaren Leisure Centre. Following several unavoidable external delays, Scene's pro-active and transparent project management approach mitigated project delay and risk, resulting in the successful delivery of a scaled-down 135.6 kWp PV installation in April 2026.
Scene undertook a feasibility study in Hartlepool to assess the viability of low carbon energy generation developments on brownfield sites. The study, conducted in partnership with Hartlepool Borough Council, sought to appraise the publicly-owned sites for solar and wind energy development and investigate opportunities for power supply to local businesses alongside grid export to maximise both revenue potential and community benefit.
Scene Connect assessed solar PV canopies across Tees Valley for Tees Valley Combined Authority, identifying viable sites and delivery models. A key output was a replicable toolkit, enabling rapid feasibility assessments for new car parks, supporting scalable deployment of low-carbon infrastructure and integrated EV charging solutions.
A high-resolution research study using advanced building physics modelling to assess heat network feasibility against low carbon alternatives. Delivered for the South West Net Zero Hub, it replaces assumption-led appraisals with granular, dwelling-level analysis, providing investment-ready evidence to support heat network zoning, funding decisions, and scalable decarbonisation pathways.
Scene conducted a Phase 1 Great British Energy Community Fund study to assess the viability of solar energy generation developments across Letchworth Garden City. The study was conducted in partnership with Letchworth GC Heritage Foundation, who sought to understand the feasibility of installing low carbon energy developments on Foundation-owned land assets and provide benefit for local residents and businesses.
A comprehensive feasibility study was conducted by Scene to investigate low carbon heating and electricity generation opportunities in Shepreth Parish, South Cambridgeshire. The study, funded by the Great British Energy Community Fund, saw a detailed technical and financial appraisal of solar PV, wind, and communal heat networks and presented a set of options best suited to benefit the community of Shepreth.
Between 2025/26 Scene undertook a multi-technology appraisal for community-owned energy systems across Ashwell, North Herts. Conserving agricultural land, accomodating cultural designations and operating within a constrained grid, a 60-kWp rooftop PV system and a community-led decarbonisation programme were recommended for community action.
Scene Connect Ltd delivered a Phase 2 feasibility study for Selkirk Regeneration, assessing a Local Energy Club in Selkirk. The study confirmed the technical and commercial viability of locally generated solar PV, virtually matched to local demand, providing a clear pathway to pilot delivery and community benefit.
Scene designed and delivered solar PV schemes for the Dhammakaya Meditation Centre in London and Newcastle, securing planning permission on listed buildings. The projects combine rooftop and carport systems, generating clean energy, reducing costs and emissions, while carefully managing heritage constraints to enable sustainable, long-term community asset operation.
Scene Connect delivered a feasibility study for a ground-mounted solar PV project at St Cuthbert Wanderers FC, supplying power via private wire to a local Scottish Water Wastewater Treatment Works. The project creates long-term community income while overcoming grid constraints and supporting local decarbonisation.
Scene undertook a Phase 1 GBCEF study to idenfity opportunities for rooftop PV development at four community-orientated sites across Luton, Bedfordshire. Whilst all four sites were viable, the two largest sits were recommended for development, based upon energy bill reduction, community revenue generation, carbon reduction, and social impact.
Scene conducted technical and financial appraisals for low carbon heating and generation opportunities at Hardwick Estate, South Oxfordshire. The estate is currently transitioning from private ownership to charitable status, representing a unique opportunity to enact community-led energy development. An energy club concept is preferred - combining energy generation and heat solutions to supply estate electrical and heat demand.
Scene contributed energy modelling of a new housing co-operative at Lowfield Green, York, with phase 1 being completed in 2025. Scene contributed to the Community Energy Fund project to calculate the savings and appropriate capacity for a shared photovoltaic generation and battery energy storage system. Scene consulted with the community to assess occupancy and usage patterns before conducting detailed appliance and building thermal modelling used to evaluate different PV and BESS sizing scenarios. The modelling opened up several funding routes with the community progressing the project to the implementation stage.
Funded by the Community Energy Fund, Scene conducted a feasibility assessment investigating the viability of developing low carbon heating and electricity generation in Clanfield, West Oxfordshire. The study comprised detailed technical and financial appraisals, as well as a review of the funding options and legal structures best suited to help the community of Clanfield progress their preferred developments.
Scene undertook a Phase 1 Community Energy Fund study to establish the viability of a communal heat network across five Quaker-owned properties in Yealand Conyers, Lancashire. Due to the site's low energy demand, communal heat systems are not financially viable. A building-specific air-source heat pump alongside a ground solar array solution was recommended.
Scene investigated the options for a low carbon energy system in Crick, West Northamptonshire. This involved detailed technical and financial appraisals across technologies for heat, electricity, and efficiency. Scene recommended a community investment programme in non-domestic rooftop solar, and a supportive programme to increase domestic installation of domestic air source heat pumps, rooftop solar PV, and efficiency upgrades.
Scene led technical and financial appraisals for the development of a low carbon energy solution at Hornsey Community Centre, in North London. Building-specific solutions and local supply opportunities to a neighbouring housing trust and primary school were also considered. Following a programme of community engagement events, an investment case was provided.
Holy Island Community Energy and Energy Efficiency Feasibility Study was a low carbon project run by Holy Island 2050 (HI2050). The project is part funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and the North East Combined Authority Investment Fund with the North East Combined Authority as the Lead Authority. The study was undertaken by Scene between October 2024 – February 2025 to understand the feasibility of community-led and owned energy systems on Holy Island and supporting energy efficiency and low carbon electricity generation measures.
In 2023/24, Scene supported ONECarluke Area Network (ONECAN) COP 26 Response Group to conduct a baseline assessment of the Carluke area’s carbon footprint. The report is a comprehensive assessment of the carbon emissions associated with all of the area’s activities, across both the domestic and non-domestic arenas, and breaks down the emissions associated with all electricity, natural gas, heating sources, transportation, land use, and waste activities. The report directly informed a ONECAN Net Zero Strategy, which identifies feasible activities that can provide the greatest positive impact to Carluke’s overall carbon footprint, and on the most cost-effective basis.
