Communications agency makes their next sustainability move with Centreco

Image: Centreco Installation for We Are Resource, Leeds (116kW Solar Energy System)

  • Centreco delivers an industry-leading solar energy system to We Are Resource, a Leeds-based full-service communications agency.
  • On-site electricity generation is now in place through a 116kW capacity system at Leeds premises.
  • Bespoke designed system comprising 310 Tier One Solar Panels.
  • Equivalent electricity generated from the system at only 5.4p per kW Hour for the long-term.
  • Green energy generated resulting in CO2savings of 560 tonnes forecast over the next 25 years.

Leading installers of commercial Solar Energy Systems, Centreco (UK) Limited, announce the completion of a 116kW installation for We Are Resource Ltd at their premises in Leeds, West Yorkshire.

The solar energy system consisting of 310 roof mounted tier-one panels will allow this full-service communications agency to generate their own green electricity, with the system predicted to save over 560 Tonnes of COemissions over the next 25 years. This allows We Are Resource to achieve its own green targets and reduce its carbon footprint, something of increasing importance to the company as it seeks to further improve its environmental credentials.

 

Using in-house resources, Centreco used the latest modelling techniques alongside site surveys, to design and install a bespoke solar energy system matching We Are Resource’s energy usage profile, thereby ensuring the best long-term commercial returns for the business from otherwise redundant roof space.

Since being established in 1996, We Are Resource has built a profound reputation based on quality and trust. They are passionate about being brave and adventurous with the solutions they provide. We Are Resource’s mission is “To always do what’s best for our clients, our colleagues, and our planet.” The addition of this new solar energy system sees a particular focus on the environmental aspect of their mission to deliver a meaningful energy transition strategy and to ensure that both new and current clients are reassured by We Are Resource’s environmental aspirations.

The new Centreco solar energy installation will also produce low-cost electricity for We Are Resource generating electricity at an equivalent fixed electricity cost of just 5.4p per kWh for the company over the next 25 years.

We Are Resource commented on the installation, “Sustainability has been at the forefront of our business for several years, but we’ve felt we need to do more.  We’re at the start of a journey as we strive to learn and adopt new ways to reduce our carbon footprint, introduce more sustainable business practices and to further support our local community here in Leeds.
 We’re also passionate about helping our clients and partners on their sustainability journey too.”

Tom Knox, Business Development Manager at Centreco commented, “We are pleased to have worked alongside such a forward-thinking and environmentally conscious company. This system will bring a range of benefits for We Are Resource, but at the heart of it is a sustainable solution to on-site electricity production. We wish them all the best in the future when it comes to generating their own green electricity with this hyper-low-cost electricity generation system that Centreco have delivered for them.

9th October 2023

 

 

Ledwood power their future with Centreco

Image: Centreco Installation for Ledwood Mechanical Engineering Limited in Pembroke Dock (210kW solar energy system)

  • Centreco delivers an industry-leading solar energy system for Ledwood, a Pembroke Dock-based Mechanical Engineering company.
  • On-site electricity generation is now in place through a 210kW capacity system.
  • Bespoke system comprising 562 Tier One Solar Panels.
  • Equivalent electricity price generated from the system at only 5.4p per kW Hour for the long-term.
  • Delivering 41 Tonnes of CO2 savings per annum

Leading UK installers of commercial Solar Energy Systems, Centreco, are pleased to announce the completion of a 210kW installation for independent engineering, fabrication, and construction company, Ledwood, at their premises in Pembroke Dock. The solar energy system, consisting of 562 roof-mounted tier-one panels, will allow the company to generate its own green electricity on site.

Established in 1983, Ledwood is based in Pembroke Dock in South West Wales, with offices in Teesside global operations. Ledwood design, procure, fabricate, construct, protective coat, install, and project manage the delivery of complex plant internationally. They specialise in handling large-scale onshore and off-shore projects in the oil, petrochemical, nuclear, renewables, and power industries.

When it came to designing and installing the system, Centreco used site surveys and the latest modelling techniques. The team at Centreco designed this bespoke solar energy system to match Ledwood’s energy demand profile, ensuring the best long-term commercial returns for the company by utilising otherwise redundant roof space.

As a business with a focus across the power industry, a Centreco Solar energy system was a natural choice for Ledwood. Consistent with electricity cost pressures on leading engineering businesses , Ledwood needed to move to reduce their energy overhead and deliver price stability going forward. The Centreco Solar Energy System generates electricity at an equivalent 5.4p per kW Hour for the next 25 years, representing a fixed price well below today’s market rate and protecting the business from future energy price instability and inflation.

As a high-quality supplier to the power sector Ledwood are also aware of their environmental responsibilities and a move to a solar energy system allows them to enhance their sustainability credentials, a factor important through their supply chain, with the equivalent of 41 Tonnes of CO2 saved per annum through the Centreco installation.

Chris Thomas of Ledwood said: “The panels will reduce carbon emissions by 41,000 co2 kgs per year, which is the equivalent to approximately 33 petrol-driven cars being driven for a year. It’s a significant investment for us and an important step for the business as we focus on doing the right thing; reducing our electricity costs and our impact on the environment.“

Matt Gerrard, Business Development Manager at Centreco commented, “Consistent with the engineering businesses Centreco works with, Ledwood recognised as a company in an energy-intensive industry that an investment in a Centreco solar energy system would bring immediate financial and environmental benefits.

We are really pleased to have delivered this for Ledwood, they have been an excellent forward-thinking team to work with. Centreco design, model, install and commission our systems using our in house specialists and Ledwood were a pleasure to work with throughout each element of the process.

We wish Ledwood Mechanical Engineering well with their new power solution for the future”

 

5th October 2023