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Armstrong Priestley commit to a Green Future with a Centreco Solar Energy System

Image: Centreco Installation for Armstrong Priestley in Leeds (110kW solar energy system)

The UK’s leading independent fire protection contractor select Centreco to deliver future proofed Solar Energy System
110kW capacity system installed at Leeds premises.
System comprised of 293 Tier One Solar Panels
CO₂ emissions savings of over 523 Tonnes across the next 25 years
Equivalent electricity generated from the system at 3.9p per kW Hour.

Leading installers of commercial solar energy systems, Centreco (UK) Limited are pleased to announce the completion of a 110kW Roof Mounted Tier One Solar Energy System for Armstrong Priestley at their Leeds premises. The solar energy system consisting of 293 roof mounted tier one panels will allow Armstrong Priestley to generate their own green electricity, with the system predicted to save over 523 Tonnes of CO₂emissions over the next 25 years. This accelerates this clients focus on reducing their carbon footprint, with the CO₂ savings from the Solar Installation being equivalent to the emissions created by driving a passenger car for over 1,299,070 miles.

Armstrong Priestley already have an extensive environmental and sustainability policy across the company and the move to self-generated green energy sits alongside other initiatives such as an electric vehicle charging policy for their employees. This Centreco solar energy system complements their focus on working towards creating a green future for the company as they seek to further bolster their green credentials. Many companies such as Armstrong Priestley are focussing on improving their green credentials in line with new legislations introduced by the UK government as the country works towards a binding net-zero target by 2050.

With early indications from industry experts predicting that grid-based electricity prices will continue to rise from the already record rates currently being experienced, Armstrong Priestley by owning the system are now able to benefit from equivalent fixed electricity costs of just 3.9p per kWh for power generated by the system. This “hedge price” applies across at least a 25 year period, being the long-term time-frame the solar panels carry a premium performance warranty. This provides Armstrong Priestley with immediate cost savings and protection against any future grid price inflation.

Anne-Marie, Joint Managing Director of Arnold Priestley commented on the installation by saying “At Armstrong Priestley we were delighted with the works carried out by Centreco and are pleased to be working alongside them to improve our environmental impact, reduce our carbon footprint and help the country achieve its net-zero target by 2050. We hope many other companies follow in our steps, to help support green initiatives. Many thanks to Centreco for their great work.”

Tom Knox, Business Development Director at Centreco reflected on the installation saying “Armstrong Priestley are typical of many companies as they look towards the installation of a Solar Energy system to reduce their carbon footprint in line with an increasing focus being placed on their green credentials. Solar ticks all of the boxes and provides a great tangible reduction in their carbon footprint alongside the enviable commercial returns.

Armstrong Priestley are proudly ‘the UK’s leading independent fire protection contractor’ and it is their focus on continual improvement within all aspects of the company that allows them to maintain this position, and this extends to their green credentials.

It was a pleasure to work with such an engaged client who immediately understood the benefits a Centreco solar energy system brings and one which was keen to integrate these commercial and environmental benefits into their operation using Centreco’s in house modelling, design and installation resources.”

18th May 2023

Manufacturer acclaims new Centreco solar energy system

"Centreco designed and delivered a tailored system that suited our needs perfectly"

Image: Centreco Installation at Heaps Arnold & Heaps Ltd, Rotherham (38kW solar energy system)

Centreco (UK) Limited install an industry-leading solar energy system for manufacturer of Lead, Tin and Solder products, Heaps Arnold & Heaps Ltd
On site electricity generation in place through a 38kW capacity renewable energy system at Rotherham Premises
Bespoke designed system comprising of 102 Tier One Solar Panels
CO2 emissions savings of over 184 Tonnes across the next 25 years
Equivalent electricity generated from the system at only 4.5p per kW Hour for the long-term

Leading UK installers of commercial Solar Energy Systems, Centreco (UK) Limited, are pleased to announce completion of a 38kW installation for a world-leading manufacturer of Lead, Tin and Solder products. Heaps Arnold & Heaps Ltd (Heaps Arnold or Heaps) are now benefiting from the addition of a new solar energy system at their manufacturing premises in Rotherham.

The solar energy system, consisting of 102 roof mounted tier-one panels, will allow Heaps Arnold to generate their own green electricity, with the system predicted to save over 184 Tonnes of CO2 emissions over the next 25 years, allowing Heaps Arnold to reduce their carbon footprint, something of significant importance to the company as they strive to meet the needs of constantly evolving environmental standards.

As market leaders in the manufacturing of Lead, Tin and Solder products for a range of sectors including Construction and Engineering, Heaps Arnold are a high end user of electricity. Ever-increasing energy costs prompted the company to explore the possibility of a renewable energy system at their plant in Rotherham. After initial conversations between Heaps and Centreco the benefits of solar energy soon became clear. The move to self-generated electricity through a Centreco system allows Heaps to significantly lower their energy overheads and offers immediate financial benefits.

Heaps Arnold are now able to benefit from fixed electricity costs of just 4.5p per kWh projected over the next 25 years. This offers a substantial saving against grid supplied electricity rates currently available and protects against future energy price inflation.

Established in 1770, Heaps, Arnold & Heaps has, throughout its history, developed to provide high quality products and services to its high-profile global customers. They now operate from a modern extrusion facility in Rotherham and are conscious of remaining both competitive through cost management and moving towards a sustainable supply chain model through environmental initiatives. The Centreco Solar Energy System meets both objectives for the Company.

The General Manager of Heaps Arnold, Marc Briscoe, who oversaw the solar energy project and has worked with the company since 1996, said “Given the prolonged energy crisis, we decided to explore the possibility of using solar energy at our site in Rotherham. After initial contact with Centreco it didn’t take us long to understand the array of benefits a system would deliver for our company.

Centreco designed and delivered a tailored system that suited our needs perfectly, their industry experience and professionalism gave us peace of mind throughout the whole process.

Our system is now fully operational and we are enjoying the benefits of generating our own green, renewable energy”

Centreco’s Northern Operations Manager Steve Coyne said, “Quality manufacturing operations like Heaps Arnold are adapting to changing market dynamics, with overhead and environmental pressures being to the fore. Astute and forward thinking businesses, are shaping their operations for the future and turning to self-generated green energy as a method of long-term cost saving and a step towards environmental integrity.

Heaps Arnold have constantly adapted a long standing business to lead their market and the move to a Centreco Solar Energy System was a natural progression for them. They were a pleasure to work with throughout the installation process, from the initial contact with our design and development teams, through the installation process to the commissioning of the system. Solar energy is a win-win for this world-renowned manufacturer and Centreco are proud to have played a part in future proofing the Heaps’ operations.”

12th May 2023

Centreco shield electrical insulation business from energy price hikes with new solar energy system

Image: Section of Centreco solar pv system mid installation at UK Insulation, Blackburn (42kW Solar Energy System)

Centreco (UK) Limited install an industry-leading solar energy system for premium supplier of electrical insulation materials, UK Insulations Limited
On site electricity generation in place through a 42kW capacity renewable energy system at Blackburn Premises
Bespoke designed system comprising of 113 Tier One Solar Panels
CO2 emissions savings of over 220 Tonnes across the next 25 years
Equivalent electricity generated from the system at only 5.3p per kW Hour for the long-term

Leading UK installers of commercial Solar Energy Systems, Centreco (UK) Limited, are pleased to announce completion of a 42kW installation for a premium supplier of electrical insulation materials, UK Insulations Limited (UKI) at their premises in Blackburn. The solar energy system consisting of 113 roof mounted tier-one panels will allow UKI to generate their own green electricity, with the system predicted to save over 220 Tonnes of CO2 emissions over the next 25 years, allowing UKI to reduce their carbon footprint, something of significant importance to the company for the future.

UKI operate a state of the art manufacturing process and are relatively high users of electricity as a result. Being proud of their price competitiveness in the market, UKI needed a solution to ever-increasing energy costs. The move to self-generated solar energy through a Centreco system allows the business to significantly lower their cost per kWh and in tandem bolsters their wider environmental and sustainability credentials.

UKI are now able to benefit from fixed electricity costs of just 5.3p per kWh projected over the next 25 years. This offers a substantial saving against grid supplied electricity rates currently available, it fundamentally reduces a core business overhead and protects against long-term inflationary pressures on these energy costs.

UKI are a business focussed on reliability and quality, they are ISO 9001:2008 accredited and when choosing a partner to install their renewable energy system they wanted to work with a business which shared their philosophies and had the experience to deliver a commercial solar energy system with the upmost skill and professionalism.

The Managing Director of UK Insulations, David Merrick, who oversaw the solar energy project on behalf of the company, said “Solar seemed like the fitting next step given the current global energy crisis. It was important for us to protect ourselves from the possibility of future inflations in energy prices. Centreco reached out to us as a business which had the track record and experience in designing and installing systems for manufacturing businesses similar to UKI. We liked the fact they focus on the UK business market and had undertaken hundreds of similar installations, demonstrated by their impressive range of case studies.

We went ahead with Centreco because of their ability to work alongside our company to design a system which was focussed on maximising the financial returns and the environmental benefits of self-generated renewable energy. We thank Centreco for the work that went into this, their onsite installation service lived up to expectations and our system is now fully operational and we are enjoying the benefits of using green energy here at our premises in Blackburn.”

Centreco’s Senior Project Manager Chris Ruddock said, “It is great to see that UKI recognised the professionalism and experience of Centreco’s operation and we are proud to have delivered a system which will progress the company’s environmental standing and contribute to UKI remaining a high quality, competitive leader in the UK electrical insulation sector. UKI were a pleasure to work with throughout the design and build process, with a like minded approach to compliance, reliability and responsiveness throughout their operation. We wish them well with their system which will hold the business in good stead for many years to come.”

24th April 2023

Centreco delivers solar energy system for leading stationery manufacturer

Image: Centreco installation at Duraweld Limited, Scarborough (81kW Solar Energy System)

Leading Stationery Manufacturer, Duraweld Ltd, work with Centreco (UK) Limited to install their industry-leading solar energy system
On site electricity generation in place through a 81kW capacity system at Scarborough Premises
Bespoke designed system comprising of 196 Tier One Solar Panels
CO₂emissions savings of over 392 Tonnes across the next 25 years
Equivalent electricity generated from the system at only 4.9p per kW Hour for the long-term

Leading installers of commercial Solar Energy Systems, Centreco (UK) Limited, announce the completion of an 81kW installation for Duraweld Ltd at their premises in Scarborough, North Yorkshire.

The solar energy system consisting of 196 roof mounted tier one panels will allow this high-quality stationary manufacturer to generate their own green electricity, with the system predicted to save over 392 Tonnes of CO₂emissions over the next 25 years. This allows Duraweld to reduce their carbon footprint, something of significant importance to the business as they seek to further bolster their green credentials.

Using in house resources, Centreco used the latest modelling techniques alongside site surveys, to design and install a bespoke solar energy system matching Duraweld’s electricity usage profile, thereby ensuring the best long-term commercial returns for the business whilst maximising the available roof space.

Duraweld is an highly innovative and creative manufacturing business, their stationery products are distributed into the healthcare, educational, legal and commercial sectors. They enjoy the NHS and the Football Association amongst their many prestigious clients.

Key to Duraweld is delivering value to this customer base and by substantially reducing its energy supply costs through the installation of a Centreco solar energy system, the Company has effectively hedged one of its significant overheads to a level well below market rate and insulated the Company from future electricity price inflation allowing it to better control product costs.

Duraweld own their installation outright and the Centreco solar energy system will produce electricity at an equivalent fixed electricity cost of just 4.9p per kWh for them over the next 25 years.

Tom Knox, business development director at Centreco commented, “From our initial conversations with Duraweld, it was clear that a commercial solar energy system would be a huge advantage to their manufacturing cost base. Like all of our installations, the benefits of a Centreco solar energy system offers immediate cost savings and will offer long term protection from electricity price inflation.

Duraweld are an innovative and astute manufacturer. In our discussions with the client their environmental awareness was obvious and like many high-quality manufacturing businesses a move to on site renewable energy generation through a Centreco solar energy system became a natural choice for the Company.

We are pleased to have worked alongside this forward-thinking stationery manufacturer and wish them well with the hyper low cost electricity generation plant we have delivered for them.

6th April 2023

Centreco further increases solar energy deployment

Image: Centreco installation at M-Tech Engineering (93kW Solar System)

Continued growth in Centreco’s solar energy installation rates in third quarter of financial year
Strong progress in contracted project development for the Company
Environmental and financial factors drive long-term growth in the sector
Investment made in installation capacity and operational resources in the period to drive further expansion

Centreco, a principal commercial solar energy systems installer for businesses in the United Kingdom, is pleased to announce further increased installation deployment through the third quarter of its financial year.

Now with thirteen operational installation teams throughout the country Centreco delivered 6.1MW of new solar energy system capacity across 26 client sites in the three months to end February 2023. This deployment represents a future CO₂saving in excess of 30,000 Tonnes over the 25-year warranted performance cycle of the tier one panels specified across these energy systems.

Centreco anticipates its solar energy deployment to increase further into the final quarter of its financial year as improved weather conditions and the roll out of further operational resources accelerates the installation rates against the range of contracted and approved projects the Company has in place.

The financial proposition from on-site self-generated solar energy for a business in the UK is extremely compelling, with systems delivering immediate pay-backs to clients through an equivalent fixed electricity price of 2p to 4p per kWHr hedged over the 25-year warranted term. This price position offers substantial savings to a business who are now paying upwards from 25p per kWHr in the open commercial electricity market.

A Centreco solar energy system will protect a business against electricity price inflation, will deliver premium financial returns and enhance the market value of any commercial premises.

The attractiveness of the proposition and Centreco’s dedicated premium approach to the business market has additionally seen its project development teams secure 9.1MW of contracted installations during the third financial quarter. This bodes well for the Company’s installation run rates through the latter period of the 2023 calendar year when these projects will reach grid approval stage and the Company’s installation resources are aligned accordingly.

Jon Williams, Managing Director of Centreco commented “Centreco are pleased with the solar energy deployment rates delivered during the last three months, notably as this Winter period has seen poorer weather conditions for our operations and despite this, we have delivered a very strong installation performance across the business. We are also encouraged by the project development out-turn in the quarter, this contracted work aligns well to our continued roll out of installation capacity through 2023.

The three-months has also seen investment in our vehicle fleet, operational equipment and an increase in our commitment to staff training and quality initiatives as we expand our installation teams throughout the country.

With continued environmental pressures on property conformance and across supply chains coupled with long-term energy price impacts on businesses we see the commercial solar energy systems market continuing to grow at pace over the coming years. We are laying a strong foundation to lead the sector for the long-term and our increased installation reach and project development resources will be the catalyst to deliver an increasing number of premium systems for our growing client base across the United Kingdom.”

31^st March 2023

Centreco deliver green energy generation for Shand Higson

Image: Centreco installation at Shand Higson, Merseyside (56kW Solar Energy System)

Leading packaging merchant, Shand Higson, work with Centreco (UK) Limited to install their industry-leading solar energy system
On site electricity generation in place through a 56kW capacity system at Merseyside Premises
Bespoke designed system comprising of 150 Tier One Solar Panels
CO₂ emissions savings of over 283 Tonnes across the next 25 years
Equivalent electricity generated from the system at 5.9p per kW Hour for the long term

Leading installers of commercial Solar Energy Systems, Centreco (UK) Limited, announce completion of a 56kW installation for Shand Higson at their premises in Knowsley, Merseyside. The solar energy system consisting of 150 roof mounted tier one panels will allow this pre-eminent multi-faceted packaging merchant to generate their own green electricity, with the system predicted to save over 283 Tonnes of CO₂emissions over the next 25 years. These CO₂ savings are equivalent to 703,000 miles driven by an average passenger car.

This system has been delivered as part of Shand Higson’s move to drive its sustainability agenda as a leader in the wholesale packaging materials and repackaging marketplace. Shand Higson is employee owned and as a business where its staff drive and own the corporate goals it is important that an environmental focus features in the Company’s strategy.

Also key to Shand Higson is delivering value to its clients and by substantially reducing its energy supply costs through the installation of the Centreco solar energy system so the Company has effectively hedged one of its significant overheads to a level well below market rate and insulated the Company from future electricity price inflation. This move contributes to Shand Higson’s cost effectiveness in their sector for the long term.

The Centreco solar energy system will produce electricity at an equivalent fixed electricity cost of just 5.9 per kWh over the next 25 years.

Using their wealth of knowledge and experience Centreco designed and modelled the solar energy system to match Shand Higson’s electricity usage profile and site layout, using redundant roof space to generate electricity the system offers premium returns as a result and increases the value of the Company’s property asset.

Mark Dyes, Operations Director at Shand Higson commented “Shand Higson was established in 1828 and has provided its customers with quality products and great service at competitive prices from inception. As an established, employee-owned business we wanted to add an environmental feature in our offering to differentiate ourselves and stay ahead of the market through sustainable initiatives and maintain a low energy supply cost base to enhance our competitiveness.

We had therefore been contemplating self-generated solar energy for a while at our base in Knowsley. Centreco came along and made the process very easy for us, we were impressed by their large number of similar installations and great industry reputation. They made things very easy for us. They have designed and installed a system that delivers the benefits we are looking for and future-proofed our energy supply for the site. We are very pleased with the system and its installation. Centreco were first class.

Centreco continue to lead the commercial solar energy systems market in the United Kingdom, and this latest project adds another successful installation for the business to the over 200 commercial systems already delivered by Centreco.

Chris Duffy, senior energy consultant at Centreco commented, “ Shand Higson are a long-standing high quality packaging materials business. They do things right and by establishing that a solar energy system would deliver environmental and cost benefits they have moved to stay ahead in their market place. Centreco were only too happy to work alongside the team at Shand Higson to bring this installation to fruition in a timely and cost effective manner. Like all of our installations the benefits of a Centreco solar energy system will offer immediate returns and will serve the client well for the long term.”

22nd March 2023

Solar Energy Systems – A Key Element Of Electricity Supply For Businesses

Image: A recently completed Centreco Solar Energy System for a client in Preston (293kW)

Centreco have installed over 200 solar energy systems for companies across the U.K. with over 30MW of generation capacity, saving over 6,000 Tonnes of CO₂per annum and delivering immediate electricity cost savings to their clients.

Centreco installed its first system in 2014 when commercial electricity prices we in the region of 12p per kilowatt hour. With increasing electricity prices over the years, to an average circa 35p per kilowatt hour currently and an ever-increasing environmental pressures on businesses so solar energy systems have cemented their place in the energy supply chain for an increasing number of mid to high users of electricity.

Centreco believe this trend for on-site solar energy systems for UK businesses is set to accelerate. Tom Knox, Business Development Director at Centreco says “I consult with over fifty commercial clients a month, there is a common set of themes with each of them – how can we reduce our electricity costs, reduce our exposure to electricity price inflation in the long-term and address the pressing environmental concerns on our operations.

Self generated solar energy worked in commercial terms when electricity pricing was 12p per kilowatt hour, so it certainly works at the rates we are seeing in the market now and indeed under any scenario that may prevail across the 25-year warranted generation cycle of a solar energy system.

Indications are that grid-based electricity prices will continue to rise from present rates in the near term and that long term inflation on these prices is inherent given the macro and supply issues at play for the UK. To that end installing a solar energy system now not only makes sense but I would say is essential for any business that uses more than 100,000kW hours of electricity per annum.

In the unlikely event that electricity prices fall in the short term such are the funding structures readily available to finance a system, clients will get immediate cost savings, a positive cash flow profile and high long-term returns from their Centreco solar energy system almost irrespective of any foreseeable strike price for a commercial electricity contract rate as the equivalent fixed price of electricity generated by a solar energy system will be in the range of only 2 to 4 pence per kilowatt hour over the 25 year period.

It makes more sense than ever to push the button now on the move to solar energy from a financial perspective.

Add to this the environmental benefits self-generated solar energy can bring to a company’s ESG strategy and supply chain sustainability credentials and you really do have a no-brainer business decision to bring solar energy into the energy mix for a UK business with relatively energy intense operations such as manufacturing, data processing, engineering, industrial, production and fabrication.”

It looks as if the Government concurs with Tom Knox, a recent report entitled “Mission Zero” highlighted solar energy as a 70GW market by 2035. The report sees a “solar energy roof top revolution” taking place in the coming years with commercial solar energy systems playing a key part in the hyper-growth of renewable energy deployment in the UK. With 5Bn square metres of commercial roof space available to fill in the UK with high quality solar energy systems its easy to understand why this generation solution for businesses will play a key part in the Country’s energy strategy in the long term.

Centreco have been steadily growing their installation resources and are all set to install in excess of 40MW of new solar energy generation for clients in the twelve months. Centreco will be at the forefront of delivering this burgeoning commercial solar energy capacity in the UK and will guide clients through the modelling, design and installation processes to offer a one stop shop for a business looking to take advantage of self-generated solar energy at their site.

With new highly skilled energy consultants, project development resources and installation teams in place Centreco have the capacity to work with a client’s to demonstrate the potential of their own solar energy system today.

So, if you’re a business owner and you are interested in finding out how a solar energy system can work for your commercial property, why not give Centreco a call on 01257 208 943 and be part of that solar energy revolution!

10th February 2023

Thomas Lyte use Centreco Solar Energy System to Meet Ambitious Sustainability Targets

Image: Centreco Installation at Thomas Lyte in Ilford, East London (42kW solar energy system)

Centreco design and install bespoke solar energy system for the world-renowned trophy makers.
42kW capacity system installed at their London-based fine silver workshops.
System comprised of 110 Tier One Solar Panels
CO2 emissions savings of over 226 Tonnes across the next 25 years
Electricity costs cut to 3.6p per kW Hour for the long term.
Solar installation sits alongside other green initiatives designed to propel the company towards achieving their goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2025.

Leading UK commercial solar energy system installers, Centreco (UK) Limited, announce the completion of a 42kW Solar Energy System for Thomas Lyte at their fine silver workshops in London.

The solar panel system consisting of 110 roof mounted tier one panels will allow Thomas Lyte to generate their own green electricity, with the system predicted to save over 226 Tonnes of CO₂ emissions over the next 25 years allowing the world-renowned elite sporting trophy makers to significantly reduce their carbon footprint, with the CO₂ savings equivalent to over 561,249 miles being driven by an average passenger car.

Thomas Lyte are Royal Warrant holders as silversmiths and goldsmiths to the Late Queen Elizabeth II. They are best known as the designers and manufacturers of many of the world’s most famous sporting trophies, including the Emirates FA Cup, Guinness Six Nations, The Hundred trophies and Nitto ATP Finals trophies.

The luxury brand are a member of the Planet Mark sustainability certification program and are committed to cut carbon emissions year-on-year to achieve the ultimate goal of Net Zero by 2025.

David Brewer, Chief Operating Officer of Thomas Lyte said “Sustainability, in all senses of the word, is one of our founding values, and we are among over 800 Royal Warrant holders that encourage each other to be as sustainable as possible and to continually seek to reduce our carbon footprint.

“Solar was a natural next step for us, and we have been delighted by the quality of service that Centreco provides. Their customer-focused approach helped the process of installation run remarkably smoothly.”

For Thomas Lyte the installation of their Solar Energy System sits alongside their other green initiatives including a sustainable packaging programme, ‘Meat-Free Mondays’ and an electric car purchasing scheme for their staff – for which the solar energy system will also be used to provide truly green electricity for their vehicles.

With electricity costs on the rise, Thomas Lyte are also able to further benefit from equivalent fixed electricity costs of just 3.6p per kWh projected over the next 25 years. This offers a substantial saving against grid supplied electricity rates currently available and protects against long-term inflationary pressures on energy costs.

Phillip Mooney, Head of Technical Operations at Centreco reflected on the installation, “Thomas Lyte are typical of many high-profile clients that Centreco have installed solar energy systems for, in that they already benefit from an extensive environmental and sustainability programme. The natural next step for such Companies is to move to self-generated green electricity and after exploring alternative installation providers, Centreco were selected by Thomas Lyte to design and install a bespoke roof mounted installation for them on the basis of our full-service approach and like-minded focus on quality.

It was great to hear that David Brewer recognised the synergy between Thomas Lyte and Centreco with both companies being vertically integrated with extensive in-house teams handling projects in a full turnkey solution, we were pleased this was a factor behind deciding to install with Centreco over other providers and it was a pleasure to deliver a high-quality solar energy system for such a prestigious and discerning client.”

9th February 2023

Centreco Create New Energy for Ivor King (C.E.C) Limited

Image: Centreco Mid-Installation for Ivor King in Nuneaton (140kW solar energy system)

Leading piling solutions provider, Ivor King, select Centreco (UK) Limited to deliver future-proofed solar energy system
140kW capacity system installed at Nuneaton Premises
System comprised of 374 Tier One Solar Panels
CO₂ emissions savings of over 762 Tonnes across the next 25 years
Equivalent electricity generated from the system at 3.4p per kW Hour for the long term

Leading UK installers of commercial Solar Energy Systems, Centreco (UK) Limited, can announce completion of a 140kW installation for Ivor King at their premises in Nuneaton. The solar energy system consisting of 374 roof mounted tier one panels will allow Ivor King to generate their own green electricity, with the system predicted to save over 762 Tonnes of CO2 emissions over the next 25 years, allowing the leading piling solutions provider to the civil engineering and construction markets to reduce their carbon footprint, something of significant importance to the business as they seek to further bolster their green credentials. These CO2 savings are equivalent to 1,892,866 miles driven by an average passenger car.

Using the latest modelling techniques alongside site surveys, Centreco were able to design and install a bespoke solar energy system that matches Ivor King’s electricity usage profile, ensuring the best long term commercial returns for the business whilst maximising the available roof space.

With electricity costs on the rise, Ivor King, by owning the system are now able to benefit from equivalent fixed electricity costs of just 3.4p per kWh for anything they consume which is produced from their solar installation, projected over the next 25 years. This offers a substantial saving against grid supplied electricity rates currently available and protects against long-term inflationary pressures on energy costs. This solar energy system from Centreco gives Ivor King immediate savings and peace of mind that they are protected against any future price hikes.

This installation sits alongside Ivor King’s focus on the green future of the company and their environmental and sustainability policies.

Dave Smith, Finance Director at Ivor King reflected on the installation, “Having recently purchased a new building with an expansive roof, it seemed only logical to capitalise on its ability to house solar panels. We are always looking to be more efficient, and with the increasing cost of electricity, the solar installation was a ‘no-brainer’ as it will pay for itself within a very short time frame. Green credentials and carbon footprint are very important to Ivor King and we will be pursuing other green initiatives this year.”

Centreco’s Senior Energy Consultant John Williamson said, “From our initial conversation regarding the installation of a Commercial Solar Energy system, Ivor King made it clear their commitment to quality and the environment. As an independent family run business with nearly 50 years industry experience, Ivor King were keen to work with a Company that would deliver a well- designed and effective renewable energy system, an organisation that had control of its installation processes to operate to the highest quality standards on site whilst offering a cost- effective installation.

Centreco, manage all design and installation processes in house using employed skilled staff, we are in control of the system design, installation, and commissioning of a solar energy project from start to finish. We are used to working with the on-site demands of a functioning high pace, high quality specialist contracting operation like Ivor King and we are proud to have delivered this solar energy system for them. This system will future proof their business through self-generation of renewable electricity to deliver environmental and commercial benefits for the long term.”

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26th January 2023

Centreco Deliver Strong Growth in Solar Energy Installations and Plan for Further Increased Demand

Image: A section of a 1,040kWp project installed by Centreco for a client in Dorset.

Centreco deliver 9.6MW of new solar energy capacity in last six months
Three-fold increase in commercial solar energy system installation run rate
The company invests further in increased installation resources
Committed future developments at over 30MW
Long term demand for self-generated solar energy very strong
Development teams growing to deliver further expansion for Centreco

Centreco, a market leading provider of solar energy systems to businesses in the U.K., have delivered 9.6MW of new renewable energy generation capacity across the first six months of their financial year.

This represents a three-fold increase in installed capacity year on year being driven by increased demand from businesses with escalating energy costs and environmental pressures addressed by the financial benefits of a Centreco solar energy system, which delivers immediate payback and long-term cost savings, combined with substantially reducing CO₂ emissions.

Centreco have invested heavily in bolstering their operational capacity across the U.K. in the last twelve months to meet this increased demand with additional installation teams recruited and trained, backed by new in-house scaffolding, logistics and project management resources.

The business sees this growth rate continuing at pace with over 30MW of installations already committed from their clients over the coming months. This is aligned to Centreco further developing its project delivery teams to meet this run-rate and to allow for significant further incremental expansion during 2023.

Adrian Dunleavy, Chairman of Centreco, says “the business is well positioned being a dedicated provider of solar energy systems for companies that are mid to high end users of electricity in their facilities. This sector has been hit by energy cost increases and continued sustainability pressures on their operations and self-generated solar energy is the perfect solution to address these demands.

For example, the capacity brought to the market by Centreco just in the last six months will deliver 1,300 Tonnes of CO₂ savings per annum, in excess of £50 Million of electricity cost savings over the next 25 years with clients benefitting from an equivalent price hedge of only 4.5 pence per kilowatt hour versus the commercial market average at 35.0 pence per kilowatt hour today.

The Centreco proposition is a compelling offer, and we are pleased to be able to bring an increasing number of solar energy systems on stream to drive down cost and reduce emissions for businesses across the United Kingdom.”

Jon Williams, Managing Director of Centreco, says “we offer a full turnkey solution for our business clients with design, modelling, logistics, installation and project management all being undertaken through in house resources. To that end we have invested in the recruitment and training of new staff, in capital equipment and resources and the development of our systems to meet the increasing demand and maintain our quality installation processes.

We are seeing these Operations delivering now with installations undertaken across 43 sites over these past six months. Centreco continue to invest in our reach with a further increased number of installation teams coming through over the next few months building capacity to deliver accelerated growth bolstered by a strong forward book of confirmed projects.

Longer term demand looks strong with the financial pressures of electricity usage forecast to continue and environmental considerations increasing within supply chains a growing number of operations will be looking to self-generated sustainable power as a way of countering these factors.

Centreco are building our client services and development teams to work alongside new clients to release the potential of their redundant roof space and develop their own solar energy installations with our help. Our aim is to be the largest provider of solar energy systems to businesses in the UK and Centreco look forward to being able to work with an increasing number of leading UK businesses over the coming months.”

19th December 2022

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