Renewables & Zero Carbon

We see renewables as the foundation of a truly sustainable built environment. From heat pumps and battery storage to hydrogen and district energy networks, we explore the solutions that best fit each project and community. Our goal is always the same: to reduce carbon, respect natural resources, and make sustainability practical and achievable for everyone.

Renewables in Practice

Renewable energy technologies are no longer optional extras, they are essential components of a resilient, low-carbon future. By integrating systems such as solar PV, air and ground source heat pumps, and energy storage, we help buildings and communities cut reliance on fossil fuels, lower operating costs, and improve long-term energy security. Each solution is tailored to context, ensuring practical performance and measurable carbon savings.

Our Zero Carbon Commitment

At SDS, our journey to becoming a zero-carbon business in 2019 underpins the advice we give to clients. We combine in-house experience with advanced design expertise to guide projects towards ambitious carbon reduction targets. By applying lessons from our own operations, we help clients transition with confidence, delivering developments that are efficient, future-ready, and aligned with the UK’s net-zero ambitions.

“SDS have taken into consideration the key design requirements needed for Passivhaus and Building Biology and ensure they have incorporated this into their designs. I would have no hesitation in recommending SDS on any Passivhaus housing projects.”

Richard Hayman, Operations Director – Exeter City Living