April 2022 - Centreco

Premier Textiles benefit from new 30kW Solar Panel System

30kW capacity system installed at Stockport Head Office
System comprised of 81 Solar Panels
CO2 emissions savings of 5,534 kg per annum
Equivalent fixed electricity costs of 4.5p per kWh

Centreco (UK) Limited are delighted to announce the completed installation of a 30kW Solar Panel System for Premier Textiles of Stockport, Greater Manchester. The solar panel system consisting of 81 roof mounted tier one panels will allow Premier Textiles to generate their own green electricity, with the system predicted to save 138 Tonnes of CO2 emissions saved over the next 25 years allowing them to bolster their current green initiatives and environmental policies. These CO2 savings are equivalent to 343,413 miles driven by an average passenger car.

With electricity costs on the rise, Premier Textiles are now able to benefit from equivalent fixed electricity costs of 4.5p per kWh over the next 25 years across both their warehouse and production premises. Premier Textiles are also able to benefit from exporting any unused electricity back to the grid and be paid for the that incremental generation.

Despite having some restrictions on available roof space and limited historical electricity usage statistics, through multiple site surveys Centreco were able to design a system specification that maximised the available roof area at their Head Office premises whilst ensuring the best commercial case for Premier Textiles.

Centreco are aware of the importance of long-term sustainability for Premier Textiles so were able to offer a Tier One manufacturer backed 25-year warranty for the solar panels ensuring protection against future electricity price inflation, delivering energy security and bringing long lasting environmental benefits to this leading importer of yarns and fabrics.

Managing Director of Centreco Jon Williams said “Working with the Premier Textiles team was refreshing. It’s always great to be working with clients who are genuinely engaged and interested in the project, and with clients who understand the commercial and environmental benefits that a solar energy system brings. Despite not having a half hourly meter, our technical teams are always able to find a solution, which in this case involved installing what is effectively a secondary clamp meter during the design phase of the system so we could sufficiently understand Premier’s electricity demands and size the system accordingly to maximise the benefit of the available roof area.”

www.Centreco.co.uk | www.premier-textiles.com

6th April 2022

Leading British Lighting Manufacturer partner with Centreco to deliver 253kW Solar System

Holophane Europe Ltd select leading installer Centreco (UK) Limited to deliver Solar Panel system
253kW capacity system installed across premises
System comprised of 686 Tier One Solar Panels
CO2 emissions savings of 1287 Tonnes across the next 25 years
Electricity costs slashed to 2.8p per kW Hour for the long term

Centreco (UK) Limited, the leading installers of commercial solar panel systems are pleased to announce the completion of 253kW Solar Panel System for Holophane Europe Ltd at their factory in Bletchley, Milton Keynes. The solar panel system consisting of 686 roof mounted tier one panels will allow Holophane to generate their own green electricity, with the system predicted to save 1287 Tonnes of CO₂ emissions saved over the next 25 years allowing the provider of high quality lighting products to significantly reduce their carbon footprint and bolster their current green credentials. These CO₂ savings are equivalent to 3,245,375 miles driven by an average passenger car.

With electricity costs on the rise, Holophane are now able to benefit from equivalent fixed electricity costs of just 2.8p per kWh for the next 25 years across their premises. This compares to prices we are currently seeing in the commercial energy market of 25p per kwh, with these prices likely to increase substantially over time.

Through site surveys and using the latest design techniques Centreco were able to maximise the available roof space across their premises whilst ensuring the best commercial returns for the client.

Centreco are aware of the importance of long-term sustainability for Holophane Europe Ltd, so were able to offer a Tier 1 manufacturer backed 25-year performance warranty for the solar panels, allowing confidence in the system’s long-term performance, the related commercial returns and importantly the future environmental benefits delivered by the system.

David Barnwell, Managing Director of Holophane Europe Ltd said “Holophane Europe’s investment in the new solar PV panel installation that was designed, installed and commissioned by Centreco is another commitment to “Earthlight”, a companywide initiative focused on our Environmental, Social & Governance programme. By investing in renewable energy, we aim to reduce our carbon footprint as we move towards a carbon neutral business. This new installation will provide 70% of our electricity in 2022 with the remaining 30% purchased from Carbon Trust accredited, 100% renewable energy sources.”

Centreco’s Managing Director Jon Williams said, “It is great to see environmentally aware companies such as Holophane Europe manufacturing in the UK. By deploying sustainable strategies Holophane are reducing their carbon foot-print and by embracing this solar energy system we have delivered commercial benefits as well. Companies such as Holophane can fix a significant proportion of their energy costs at an equivalent price that beats anything available from the commercial energy providers. With that in mind, we’re starting to see an increase in the amount of astute manufacturing companies installing solar energy systems at their premises.

Centreco are proud to have partnered with such an environmentally progressive business as Holophane in the delivery of this renewable energy project.”

www.Centreco.co.uk | www.holophane.co.uk

4th April 2022

Glasgow based Cosmetic Packaging Provider enjoy benefits of 79kW Solar Panel System

Richmond Containers CTP Ltd chose Centreco (UK) Limited to deliver industry leading energy system
79kW capacity system installed across premises
System comprised of 216 Tier One Solar Panels
CO2 emissions savings of 411 Tonnes across the next 25 years
Electricity costs slashed to 3.5p per kW Hour for the long term

Centreco (UK) Limited, the leading installer of commercial solar energy systems have completed installation of a 79kW Solar Panel System for Richmond Containers at their HQ in Glasgow. The solar panel system consisting of 216 roof mounted tier one panels will allow Richmond Containers to generate their own green electricity, with the system predicted to save 411 Tonnes of CO₂ emissions saved over the next 25 years allowing the sustainable personal care packaging business to bolster their green credentials. These CO₂ savings are equivalent to 1,037,996 miles driven by an average passenger car.

With electricity costs on the rise, Richmond Containers are now able to benefit from equivalent fixed electricity costs of just 3.5p per kWh for the next 25 years across their premises. This compares to prices we are currently seeing in the commercial energy market of 25p per kwh, with these prices likely to increase substantially in the future.

Through site surveys and using the latest design techniques Centreco were able to maximise the available roof space across their premises whilst ensuring the best commercial returns for the client.

Centreco are aware of the importance of long-term sustainability for Richmond Containers so were able to offer a Tier 1 manufacturer backed 25-year performance warranty for the solar panels, allowing confidence in the system’s long-term performance, the related commercial returns and importantly the future environmental benefits delivered by the system.

Centreco’s Managing Director Jon Williams said, “Richmond Containers are typical of what we are seeing with many clients now, in that due to growing environmental pressure within the supply chain, as well as rising electricity costs, self-generated solar energy is becoming a the go to option for progressive manufacturers. And what was great with Richmond Containers was that you could see from day one they were fully engaged with the project and keen to pursue not only the commercial benefits, but also the environmental benefits that it brings. The Solar Panel system we installed can sit alongside their current green initiatives.”

Richmond’s Operations Manager, James Paynter, said: “The solar offering was an attractive idea primarily for environmental reasons – we all want to do our bit for the environment and to know that our four electric car charging points, our electric forklift chargers and other equipment is using sustainable energy is a great move forward. It compliments other projects that have already taken place such as LED lighting, heat exchangers, etc with all of it helping the focus on reducing carbon footprint. Obviously, the commercial aspect with current energy prices is a big plus but one key aspect that Centreco helped us with was that we needed to replace the roof on our building and projected solar savings was a great way to offset against roof cost over the coming years. All of these elements helping us to fulfil our mission to design, create and supply beautiful and sustainable packaging for skincare and personal care.”

www.centreco.co.uk | www.richmondcontainers.com/sustainability

3rd April 2022

Classic Car Parts Manufacturer Look to the Future with Industry Leading Solar Panel System

British Motor Heritage select Centreco (UK) Limited to deliver future-proof industry leading solar panel energy system
162kW capacity system installed across premises
System comprised of 432 Tier One Solar Panels
CO2 emissions savings of 821 Tonnes across the next 25 years
Electricity costs slashed to 3.5p per kW Hour for the long term

Centreco (UK) Limited, the leading installers of commercial solar panel systems are pleased to announce the completion of 162kW Solar Panel System for British Motor Heritage at their manufacturing base in Witney, Oxford. The solar panel system consisting of 432 roof mounted tier one panels will allow this classic car parts manufacturer to generate their own green electricity, with the system predicted to save 821 Tonnes of CO2 emissions saved over the next 25 years allowing British Motor Heritage to significantly reduce their carbon footprint, something of vital importance to them. These CO2 savings are equivalent to 2,037,558 miles driven by an average passenger car.

With electricity costs on the rise, British Motor Heritage are now able to benefit from equivalent fixed electricity costs of just 3.5p per kWh for the next 25 years across their premises. This compares to prices we are currently seeing in the commercial energy market of 25p per kwh, with these prices likely to increase substantially over the future. No commercial energy supplier in the U.K. can match these economics.

Through site surveys and using the latest design techniques Centreco were able to plan and install a solar energy system bespoke to the electricity demands of the client’s premises, thereby ensuring the best commercial returns for British Motor Heritage.

Centreco are aware of the importance of long-term sustainability for British Motor Heritage, so were able to offer a Tier 1 manufacturer backed 25-year performance warranty for the solar panels, allowing confidence in the system’s long-term performance and peace of mind that the environmental and energy security benefits brought by the Centreco system will be realised.

Centreco’s Managing Director Jon Williams said, “British Motor Heritage is a great example of a company who, whilst they may deal with classic cars and use traditional skills daily, they are focussed firmly on the future, as demonstrated by their use of modern materials, equipment, and processes.

This includes their energy usage, and they were keen to use green renewable energy to fulfil their energy demands. The 162kW solar panel system we have installed will allow them to substantially reduce their expenditure on electricity, with one of the key factors of this installation being that it allowed the company to reduce their carbon footprint. It’s a pleasure to work with companies who recognise the importance of using green renewable energy to ensure long term environmental sustainability.”

www.Centreco.co.uk | www.bmh-ltd.com

1st April 2022

Month: April 2022

Premier Textiles benefit from new 30kW Solar Panel System

Leading British Lighting Manufacturer partner with Centreco to deliver 253kW Solar System

Glasgow based Cosmetic Packaging Provider enjoy benefits of 79kW Solar Panel System

Classic Car Parts Manufacturer Look to the Future with Industry Leading Solar Panel System

Get in Touch

Centreco

Sectors

Discovery