ALTEK partner with Centreco to deliver Industry Leading Solar Energy System

Image: Centreco Installation at ALTEK’s Chesterfield premises (147kW solar energy system)

• World Leading Aluminium Processing Machinery Manufacturer select Centreco (UK) Limited to deliver future-proof industry leading solar energy system
• 147kW capacity systems installed at Chesterfield manufacturing facility
• System comprised of 396 Tier One Solar Panels
• CO₂ emissions savings of up to 723 Tonnes across the next 25 years
• Electricity costs slashed to 3.4p per kW Hour for the long term

Centreco (UK) Limited, the leading installers of commercial solar energy systems announce the completion of a 147kW Solar Panel System for ALTEK at their premises in Chesterfield. The system consisting of 396 roof mounted tier one solar panels will allow ALTEK to generate their own green electricity, with the system predicted to save over 723 Tonnes of CO₂ emissions saved over the next 25 years allowing ALTEK to reduce their carbon footprint, a key target for this leading aluminium manufacturing products business. These CO₂ savings are equivalent to 1,822,451 miles driven by an average passenger car.

With electricity costs on the rise, ALTEK are now able to benefit from equivalent fixed electricity costs of just 3.4p per kWh for the next 25 years across their premises. This compares to prices we are currently seeing in the commercial energy market in advance of 25p per kwh, with these prices likely to increase further over time. No commercial energy supplier in the UK can deliver fixed electricity rates that match these equivalent prices.

Through site surveys and using the latest design techniques Centreco were able to design and install a bespoke solar energy system that matches ALTEK’s electricity usage profile, therefore ensuring the best long term commercial returns for the client.

Centreco are aware of the importance of long-term sustainability for ALTEK, 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 with the peace of mind that the Centreco system will deliver on the long term environmental and commercial benefits.

Centreco’s Senior Project Manager Alan Cuthbert said, “Any company within the manufacturing sector are starting to feel the effects of rising energy prices as well as growing environmental pressure and ALTEK were no exception to this.

ALTEK are already world leaders in developing solutions for sustainable aluminium production, and within their own manufacturing process, thanks to Centreco’s Solar Energy System, this process is more environmentally friendly than ever before, with the added incentive to ALTEK that they will be able to benefit from a significant reduction in their expenditure on electricity.  It’s always a pleasure working with company who already have sustainability at their core and understands the benefits that a solar system can bring from day one.”

“ALTEK has a long history of working within the aluminum industry, helping customers achieve their sustainability goals by providing them with technologies that reduce operating waste and energy consumption.

“By generating and utilizing our own green energy, ALTEK is one step further to delivering on our own long-term sustainability strategy. This partnership supports our pursuit of the goal of providing customers a more sustainable supply chain, giving purpose to Harsco’s present, and defining our future.” said James Herbert, Managing Director of ALTEK Group.

www.Centreco.co.uk | www.altek-al.com

17th August 2022