Leading British Lighting Manufacturer partner with Centreco to deliver 253kW Solar System

• Holophane Europe Ltd select leading installer Centreco (UK) Limited to deliver Solar Panel system
• 253kW capacity system installed across premises
• System comprised of 686 Tier One Solar Panels
• CO2 emissions savings of 1287 Tonnes across the next 25 years
• Electricity costs slashed to 2.8p per kW Hour for the long term

Centreco (UK) Limited, the leading installers of commercial solar panel systems are pleased to announce the completion of 253kW Solar Panel System for Holophane Europe Ltd at their factory in Bletchley, Milton Keynes. The solar panel system consisting of 686 roof mounted tier one panels will allow Holophane to generate their own green electricity, with the system predicted to save 1287 Tonnes of CO₂ emissions saved over the next 25 years allowing the provider of high quality lighting products to significantly reduce their carbon footprint and bolster their current green credentials. These CO₂ savings are equivalent to 3,245,375 miles driven by an average passenger car.

With electricity costs on the rise, Holophane are now able to benefit from equivalent fixed electricity costs of just 2.8p per kWh for the next 25 years across their premises. This compares to prices we are currently seeing in the commercial energy market of 25p per kwh, with these prices likely to increase substantially over time.

Through site surveys and using the latest design techniques Centreco were able to maximise the available roof space across their premises whilst ensuring the best commercial returns for the client.

Centreco are aware of the importance of long-term sustainability for Holophane Europe Ltd, 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, the related commercial returns and importantly the future environmental benefits delivered by the system.

David Barnwell, Managing Director of Holophane Europe Ltd said “Holophane Europe’s investment in the new solar PV panel installation that was designed, installed and commissioned by Centreco is another commitment to “Earthlight”, a companywide initiative focused on our Environmental, Social & Governance programme.  By investing in renewable energy, we aim to reduce our carbon footprint as we move towards a carbon neutral business. This new installation will provide 70% of our electricity in 2022 with the remaining 30% purchased from Carbon Trust accredited, 100% renewable energy sources.”

Centreco’s Managing Director Jon Williams said, “It is great to see environmentally aware companies such as Holophane Europe manufacturing in the UK. By deploying sustainable strategies Holophane are reducing their carbon foot-print and by embracing this solar energy system we have delivered commercial benefits as well. Companies such as Holophane can fix a significant proportion of their energy costs at an equivalent price that beats anything available from the commercial energy providers. With that in mind, we’re starting to see an increase in the amount of astute manufacturing companies installing solar energy systems at their premises.

Centreco are proud to have partnered with such an environmentally progressive business as Holophane in the delivery of this renewable energy project.”

www.Centreco.co.uk | www.holophane.co.uk

4th April 2022