August 2023 - Centreco

Centreco Awarded Best Solar Energy Systems Consultancy 2023

(Centreco UK Limited)

Based in Chorley, Lancashire, Centreco UK Limited is a fast growth company formed in January 2014 which specialises in providing high-quality commercial solar energy systems across a range of business sectors throughout the United Kingdom. We find out more as the firm gains notable recognition in the Midlands Enterprise Awards.

Leading provider of solar energy systems to businesses in the UK, Centreco UK Limited provides companies with the opportunity to cut their electricity costs and improve their environmental footprint by generating their own electricity from their own site.

A Centreco system offers immediate payback and compelling long-term returns over an installation’s guaranteed performance lifetime of 25 years and beyond. Centreco’s solar energy systems generally occupy redundant roof space and, as such, add value to a client’s business and property.

With entrepreneurial high-performance culture, Centreco is a dynamic high-growth business with a very open and can-do ethos. It specialises in the commercial and industrial sectors and operates to tight controls and procedures, with a keen focus on safety and quality through its operations.

“We’re passionate about the work that we do,” enthuses Matt Gerrard of Centreco. “The ability to deliver low-cost green energy to UK businesses is a compelling proposition for our clients and we take pride in working with some of the country’s most forward-thinking businesses in support of their sustainable futures.”

As Centreco only focuses on the business market, concentrating on commercial installations with clients who spend more that £30,000 per annum on electricity, this has allowed to build an unrivalled skill in design, modelling, installing, and managing mid-to large-scale renewable energy installations.

Centreco has developed industry-leading supply and project management systems, it installs only tier one top quality products and, with control of the installation process through its own employed operations teams, it delivers a high-quality and very cost-effective solar energy solution to customers.

Currently, the burgeoning commercial solar energy systems market is undergoing a period of high growth, driven by increasing environmental awareness across businesses, along with the significant impact of increasingly high energy prices.

A Centreco Solar Energy System will deliver fixed price electricity in the region of 4ppkWHr across a 25 year-plus timeframe, versus the current grid supply market at above 30ppkWHr. A Centreco system will protect against any long-term inflationary pressures on this core overhead and will deliver nil carbon electricity to a business for the long-term.

“As you can imagine, the sustainability and cost pressures on businesses are driving strong demand for Centreco’s systems,” elaborates Matt. “The midlands has always been a core market for Centreco; with strong manufacturing, production, engineering, and industrial sectors the region has a wide range of progressive high-end users of electricity, perfect for Centreco to work with going forward.”

Indeed, the firm has undertaken 65 installations in the midlands to date and with its regional operations team being based from Worcester, this region offers the perfect location for Centreco to provide its services, as a result of excellent logistic and transport routes.

Recently, in recognition of its dedication to enabling businesses to enjoy high-quality solar energy systems, Centreco was named Best Solar Energy Systems Consultancy 2023 in the Midlands Enterprise Awards.

Now, the firm is committed to embracing the increasing sector demand and remaining at the forefront of the commercial sector, it will continue to recruit and train its own high-quality project development and installation staff.

“We have a strong pipeline of projects ahead of us, building our reach and capacity whilst maintaining our focus on safety and service are key to our continued leadership of the sector. We look forward to working with businesses throughout the midlands to deliver them self-generated, low cost renewable electricity for the long-term.”

23rd August 2023

Leading engineering company build for the future with a Centreco solar energy system

Image: Centreco Installation for Machine Building Systems (48kW Solar Energy System)

Centreco delivers an industry-leading solar energy system to Machine Building Systems, a Derbyshire-based supplier of modular aluminium systems.
On-site electricity generation is now in place through a 48kW capacity system at their Derbyshire
Bespoke designed system comprising 113 Tier One Solar Panels.
Equivalent electricity generated from the system at only 4.7p per kW Hour for the long-term.
Green energy generated resulting in CO₂ savings of 233 tonnes forecast over the next 25 years

Leading UK installers of commercial Solar Energy Systems, Centreco (UK) Limited, are pleased to announce the completion of a 48kW installation for Derbyshire-based supplier of modular aluminium profile systems, Machine Building Systems. The solar energy system, consisting of 113 roof-mounted tier-one panels, will allow the Company to generate its own green electricity allowing MBS to save 233 tonnes of CO2 emissions over the next 25 years.

Using the latest modelling techniques alongside site surveys, Centreco were able to design and install a bespoke solar energy system matching MBS’ energy demand, ensuring the best long-term commercial returns for the business whilst maximising the benefit from the otherwise redundant roof space.

Established in 1989 and based in Derbyshire, MBS’s reputation has been built on quick delivery times, massive stockholding, and excellent build and product quality. Their wide array of expertise in the engineering industry makes MBS the natural choice for machine builders and end users alike.

As part of a growing industry within the UK, MBS have been exploring new technology and materials in order to lead their market through competitiveness and innovation, they have explored advanced high wood content-based systems and new digital design techniques.

This drive for progress led MBS to look for solutions to address their energy costs and sustainability goals. They turned to Centreco, as a renewable energy business with a shared forward-thinking approach, to design, develop and install a tier one solar energy system as part of the Company’s energy transition strategy.

MBS like others within the precision engineering industry, have been affected by the recent instability within the energy supply sector and suffered the impact of rising electricity prices. With the addition of a Centreco solar energy system, MBS is now able to benefit from fixed electricity costs of just 4.7p per kWh projected over the next 25 years. This offers a substantial saving against grid-supplied electricity and fundamentally reduces a significant business overhead.

The installation protects MBS from long-term inflationary pressures on energy procurement whilst addressing supply chain environmental integrity and as such plays an important part in the Company remaining highly competitive in their engineering sector.

Stuart Mitchell, Managing Director of Machine Building Systems, commented on the installation by saying “We’re very happy with our 48kW solar installation and the way Centreco conducted the whole process, from concept to completion. I felt that we were dealing with a highly competent company, who knew what they were doing, right from their initial approach to us. It is quite gratifying to see the main meter stop dead on a sunny summer day!”

Alan Cuthbert, Project Development Manager at Centreco also commented,

“MBS are typical of many of the clients we are working with in the engineering market, in that they are facing ever-increasing energy prices and environmental demands. A Centreco Solar Energy System is the perfect for an engineering business as not only does it reduce their electricity prices significantly, but it also boosts their green credentials. The cost savings delivered by this system are immediate and it provides peace of mind that the business is protected against any future energy price hikes.

We thoroughly enjoyed working with a dynamic business such as MBS on this project and wish them all the best in making the most of their self-generated renewable energy for many years to come.”

21st August 2023

Biotage discover the cure for their energy needs with a Centreco Solar Energy System

Image: Centreco Installation for Biotage Ltd in Ystrad Mynach (138kW solar energy system)

Drug discovery and development company, Biotage, work with Centreco (UK) Limited to deliver future-proofed solar energy system
Bespoke 138kW capacity tier one system installed at Ystrad Mynach Premises
Equivalent electricity generated from the system at 4.4p per kW Hour for the long term
System predicted to save 668 Tonnes of CO₂ over next 25 years

The UK’s leading commercial solar energy system provider, Centreco (UK) Limited is pleased to announce the completion of a 138kW installation for Drug Discovery and Analytical Sample Preparation company, Biotage at their premises in Ystrad Mynach.

Using the latest survey and modelling techniques, Centreco were able to design and install a bespoke solar energy system consisting of 372 roof-mounted tier-one panels that will allow Biotage to generate their own green electricity, with the system predicted to save over 668 Tonnes of CO₂ emissions over the next 25 years.

Biotage is a Global Impact Tech Company that is committed to solving society’s problems. With a customer base that includes pharmaceutical businesses, analytical testing groups, and environmental laboratories. Its high-profile clients have sustainability at the core of their supply chain criteria, with an emphasis on reducing its carbon footprint.

Biotage is committed to sustainable science with the goal to make the world healthier, greener, and cleaner. This new Centreco solar energy system allows Biotage to address its environmental ambition through energy transition to self-generated renewable electricity and meet its customers’ environmental goals.

The installation also has very significant financial benefits for Biotage. The system is forecast to generate electricity at an equivalent fixed cost of just 4.4p per kWh over the next 25 years. This offers substantial savings against current grid prices and allows Biotage to effectively hedge a core business overhead and protect it from future energy price inflation.

Chris Williams, Site Director at Biotage, reflected on the installation “At Biotage Sustainability is in the forefront of our work. Our tagline “HumanKind Unlimited” underscores our ambition to strive towards improving global health. Whilst we focus on the development of our products, we also monitor our own emissions and how they affect our environment.

With this in mind, provision of a solar energy system is a key part of our plan to reduce carbon emissions at our plant in Ystrad Mynach, South Wales. In addition, we are also delighted that the new system will produce significant economic benefits for the company due to the low cost of the solar energy.

We chose Centreco for this project because of their vast experience in this area and for the acknowledged quality of their work. We are delighted that we are now operating an excellent solar system.”

Centreco’s Senior Energy Consultant John Williamson commented, “Biotage are a very high-quality supplier to the pharmaceutical market. They are committed to excellence and conscious of protecting the environment in its operation in order to meet their own sustainability targets and remain competitive across the pharmaceuticals supply chain. Installing a Centreco solar energy system helps Biotage meet these objectives though the transition to low cost self-generated renewable energy.

We are seeing many high-tech companies reaching out to Centreco to help address their energy transition goals and meet the environmental demand of their client’s supply chains. We will design a bespoke solar energy system to meet their site’s requirement and ensure both the financial and environmental benefits are maximised.

Biotage are the forefront of their market, their team at the Ystrad Mynach were a pleasure to work with and we wish them well with delivering continued excellence in the pharmaceutical markets they serve bolstered by a Centreco solar energy system meeting their energy demands for the long-term.

10th August 2023

Unifabs secure their energy future with a Centreco Solar Energy System

Image: Centreco Installation for Unifabs Ltd in Nuneaton (373kW solar energy system)

Centreco delivers an industry-leading solar energy system for Unifabs Ltd, a supplier of sheet metal fabrications and parts.
On-site electricity generation is now in place through a 373kW capacity system at Nuneaton
Bespoke system comprising 995 Tier One Solar Panels.
Equivalent electricity price generated from the system at only 5.0p per kW Hour for the long-term.

Leading UK installers of commercial Solar Energy Systems, Centreco (UK) Limited, are pleased to announce the completion of a 373kW installation for a renowned supplier of sheet metal fabrication and parts, Unifabs, at their premises in Nuneaton. The solar energy system, consisting of 995 roof-mounted tier-one panels, will allow the company to generate its own green electricity, with electricity prices cut to just 5.0p per kW Hour for the next 25 years.

Established in 2007, the installation of solar power represents an important step in Unifabs’ journey towards more sustainable growth. The system offers a substantial saving against grid-supplied electricity rates and reduces a core business overhead which protects against long-term inflationary pressures on energy costs.

Offering extensive sheet metal fabrication capabilities, including CNC punching, laser cutting, CNC metal bending & forming, metal fabrication, welding, powder coating, and assembly, Unifab’s ability to maintain a versatile product base is a core driver in the success of their business.

Centreco used its wealth of experience and in-house resources alongside the latest modelling techniques to design and install a bespoke solar energy system matching Unifab’s energy demand. This ensures the best long-term commercial returns for the business from otherwise redundant roof space. Unifabs have an extensive environmental and sustainability policy across the company. This Centreco solar energy system complements their focus on working towards a more sustainable future for the company as they seek to further bolster their green credentials. Unifabs hope this installation will demonstrate to other businesses the positive impacts of installing a solar energy system as the country works towards a binding net-zero target by 2050.

The solar energy system, will allow the Company to generate their own green electricity, with the system projected to save over 1663 Tonnes of CO2 emissions over the next 25 years.

Managing Director of Unifabs, Tom James said “It is important to us to use as much green energy as possible, and this installation is a great way for us to do that. We hope that this change in sustainability practices sets an example for other businesses looking for cost-effective solutions that benefit both the environment, and their business operations.”

Chris Ruddock, Project Development Manager at Centreco commented, “From the initial stages of this project it was clear that the team at Unifabs clearly understood not just the economic, but also the environmental benefits of installing a solar energy system.

This system not only significantly reduces their electricity supply prices via the grid, but it also demonstrates Unifabs’ environmental and sustainability agenda. We have thoroughly enjoyed working on this project and we wish the whole team at Unifabs a bright future producing green, renewable energy.”

9^th August 2023

Month: August 2023

Centreco Awarded Best Solar Energy Systems Consultancy 2023

Leading engineering company build for the future with a Centreco solar energy system

Biotage discover the cure for their energy needs with a Centreco Solar Energy System

Unifabs secure their energy future with a Centreco Solar Energy System

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