Collis Engineering

Background

Collis Engineering Ltd, founded in 1970, is a specialist mechanical and structural steelwork provider. They have extensive experience providing solutions to the Rail, Construction and Nuclear sectors, working on some of the largest, most prestigious projects in the UK.

In the UK Rail Industry they are a Network Rail Approved Principal Contractor and offer a variety of services within the signalling discipline.

They specialise in the Fabrication of points fittings and other infrastructure projects, as well as the Design and fabrication of railway signalling support structures (posts, cantilevers, gantries).

Given the significant heavy manufacturing that takes place in their process, Collis were keen to explore a commercial solar panel system delivered by Centreco as they looked to reduce their carbon footprint.

Key Stats

Client Type

Owner Operator

Industry

Manufacturing

Location

Alfreton

Project Type

Tier One Solar Energy System – Roof Mounted

System Size

180kW

Installation Date

January 2022