Image: Centreco Installation for Armstrong Priestley in Leeds (110kW solar energy system)
- The UK’s leading independent fire protection contractor select Centreco to deliver future proofed Solar Energy System
- 110kW capacity system installed at Leeds premises.
- System comprised of 293 Tier One Solar Panels
- CO2 emissions savings of over 523 Tonnes across the next 25 years
- Equivalent electricity generated from the system at 3.9p per kW Hour.
Leading installers of commercial solar energy systems, Centreco (UK) Limited are pleased to announce the completion of a 110kW Roof Mounted Tier One Solar Energy System for Armstrong Priestley at their Leeds premises. The solar energy system consisting of 293 roof mounted tier one panels will allow Armstrong Priestley to generate their own green electricity, with the system predicted to save over 523 Tonnes of CO2 emissions over the next 25 years. This accelerates this clients focus on reducing their carbon footprint, with the CO2 savings from the Solar Installation being equivalent to the emissions created by driving a passenger car for over 1,299,070 miles.
Armstrong Priestley already have an extensive environmental and sustainability policy across the company and the move to self-generated green energy sits alongside other initiatives such as an electric vehicle charging policy for their employees. This Centreco solar energy system complements their focus on working towards creating a green future for the company as they seek to further bolster their green credentials. Many companies such as Armstrong Priestley are focussing on improving their green credentials in line with new legislations introduced by the UK government as the country works towards a binding net-zero target by 2050.
With early indications from industry experts predicting that grid-based electricity prices will continue to rise from the already record rates currently being experienced, Armstrong Priestley by owning the system are now able to benefit from equivalent fixed electricity costs of just 3.9p per kWh for power generated by the system. This “hedge price” applies across at least a 25 year period, being the long-term time-frame the solar panels carry a premium performance warranty. This provides Armstrong Priestley with immediate cost savings and protection against any future grid price inflation.
Anne-Marie, Joint Managing Director of Arnold Priestley commented on the installation by saying “At Armstrong Priestley we were delighted with the works carried out by Centreco and are pleased to be working alongside them to improve our environmental impact, reduce our carbon footprint and help the country achieve its net-zero target by 2050. We hope many other companies follow in our steps, to help support green initiatives. Many thanks to Centreco for their great work.”
Tom Knox, Business Development Director at Centreco reflected on the installation saying “Armstrong Priestley are typical of many companies as they look towards the installation of a Solar Energy system to reduce their carbon footprint in line with an increasing focus being placed on their green credentials. Solar ticks all of the boxes and provides a great tangible reduction in their carbon footprint alongside the enviable commercial returns.
Armstrong Priestley are proudly ‘the UK’s leading independent fire protection contractor’ and it is their focus on continual improvement within all aspects of the company that allows them to maintain this position, and this extends to their green credentials.
It was a pleasure to work with such an engaged client who immediately understood the benefits a Centreco solar energy system brings and one which was keen to integrate these commercial and environmental benefits into their operation using Centreco’s in house modelling, design and installation resources.”
18th May 2023
