Wine wholesaler toasts carbon neutrality with the addition of a Centreco solar energy system.

• Centreco deliver an industry-leading solar energy system to EWGA, a Lancashire-based wine wholesaler
• On site electricity generation is now in place through a 30kW capacity system at Carnforth Premises
• Bespoke designed system comprising of 66 Tier One Solar Panels
• CO₂ emissions savings of over 145 Tonnesacross the next 25 years
• Equivalent electricity generated from the system at only 5p per kW Hour for the long-term

Leading UK installers of commercial Solar Energy Systems, Centreco (UK) Limited, are pleased to announce the completion of a 30kW installation for Lancashire-based wine wholesaler, EWGA Wines at their premises in Carnforth. The solar energy system, consisting of 66 roof mounted tier-one panels, will allow the Company to generate their own green electricity, with the system projected to save over 145 Tonnes of CO2 emissions over the next 25 years.

Using the latest modelling techniques alongside site surveys, Centreco were able to design and install a bespoke solar energy system matching that of EWGA’s energy demand, thereby ensuring the best long-term commercial returns for the business by efficiently using available roof space.

Established in 1972, EWGA was founded by Pamela and Gerald Moeckell. The couple look to balance their traditional business with a modern outlook on sustainability and environmental issues. The company set out a bold target of becoming completely Carbon-Neutral in 2023. Now, with the addition of this Centreco solar energy system, EWGA has progressed to this target and is also able to benefit from fixed electricity costs of just 5p per kWh projected over the next 25 years. This offers a substantial saving against grid-supplied electricity and fundamentally reduces a core business overhead protecting EWGA from long-term inflammatory pressures, and ensuring they can remain competitive in their wine wholesaling market.

Adrian Moeckell, Owner of EWGA, oversaw the solar energy project on behalf of the company. When asked about the addition of the system he said “Our purpose for the installation was to develop a Carbon-Neutral warehousing and office operation. The addition of this Centreco system has meant that we have been able to achieve this target. Myself and everyone else here at EWGA is extremely proud of this massive environmental achievement and I’d like to thank the team at Centreco for playing a huge part in allowing it to happen.”

John Williamson, senior energy consultant at Centreco also commented, “The team at EWGA recognised the opportunity to achieve their sustainability targets and deliver long-term cost savings to their business with the installation of a Centreco Solar Energy System. EWGA are members of the Harpers Sustainability Charter which encourages its signatories across the drinks trade to share, support, and promote best practices through transparency on all aspects of their sustainable journeys. The Centreco installation is complementary to the goals of the Charter, we were proud to help EWGA achieve their environmental targets and to be held up as a leading example of a progressive wine wholesaling operation. Centreco thoroughly enjoyed working with EWGA throughout the project and we would like to wish them well in their bright future as a high quality environmentally aware business.”

14th June 2023