Month: June 2023

Image: Centreco Installation for Hillarys Blinds in Nottingham (48kW solar energy system)

• Centreco deliver an industry-leading solar energy system Hillarys Blinds, the provider of high quality blinds, awnings, curtains and shutters
• On site electricity generation is now in place through a 48kW capacity system at Nottingham Premises
• Bespoke designed system comprising of 128 Tier One Solar Panels
• CO₂ emissions savings of over 260 Tonnes across the next 25 years
• Equivalent electricity generated from the system at only 4.8p per kW Hour for the long-term

Leading UK installers of commercial Solar Energy Systems, Centreco (UK) Limited, are pleased to announce completion of a 48kW installation for leading suppliers of custom made blinds, Hillarys, at their premises in Nottingham. The solar energy system, consisting of 128 roof mounted tier-one panels, will allow the Company to generate their own green electricity, with the system projected to save over 260 Tonnes of CO2 emissions over the next 25 years. This allows Hillarys to significantly reduce their carbon footprint, something of significant importance to the company.

Using in house resources, Centreco used the latest modelling techniques alongside site surveys, to design and install a bespoke solar energy system matching that of Hillarys’ energy demand, thereby ensuring the best long-term commercial returns for the business whilst maximising the potential of available roof space.

Since 1971, when Tony Hillary installed his first custom-made blind, Hillarys have been committed to surpassing customer expectations and maintaining their market-leading position. Now, with the addition of this solar energy system, Hillarys Blinds are able to benefit from fixed electricity costs of just 4.8p per kWh projected over the next 25 years.

This offers a substantial saving against grid supplied electricity rates available, it fundamentally reduces a core business overhead and protects against long-term inflationary pressures allowing Hilary’s a further competitive edge.

2023 saw the initiation of Hillarys sustainability plan with the aim of reducing their reliance on fossil fuels. With the addition of this system, Hillarys are demonstrating their focus on a greener future for the company, constituting the next major stage of achieving their sustainability goals.

Jim Eddy, Head of Engineering at Hillarys, oversaw the solar energy project on behalf of the company, when asked about the addition of this solar energy system he said “At a time when energy rates were at an all-time high, solar energy felt like a fitting next step to mitigate ever increasing energy rates. Given Centreco’s professionalism and portfolio of installations across the UK, we felt we were in safe hands throughout the process. Centreco’s detailed analysis and design work has opened up the potential of compelling returns from the system, this was a strong factor in our final decision to proceed with the project. We are looking forward to generating green electricity at our head office in Nottingham for a long time to come.”

Chris Duffy, senior energy consultant at Centreco commented, “Hillarys were a refreshing client to work with, the team immediately understood the array of benefits that a solar energy system can bring. It is also great that the Company instantly recognised the professionalism of Centreco and found themselves in safe hands with our business. We are really pleased to have worked with Hillarys on the installation of a self generating electricity power plant, one which will bring long term savings to their business and be a large step forward in meeting their sustainability goals. Myself and the whole team at Centreco look forward to working with Hillarys on potential projects in the future.

1st June 2023