The 67.86 kWp solar PV system allowed UPG to draw no electricity from the grid in August.
Truck parts supplier UPG UK & Ireland has met 100% of its energy demand with its solar PV system, in the system’s first full month of operation.
The 67.86 kWp solar PV system allowed UPG to draw no electricity from the grid in August.
Originally, UPG forecast that the system would generate 64,690 kWh of electricity annually, accounting for 42% of the site’s annual electricity demand.
It was projected to save 12,510 of CO2 each year, along with net savings of £12,485.
UPG invested more than £50,000 in the solar PV system, which was fitted by Kennedy Renewables.
Martin Butterworth, managing director at UPG UK & Ireland, said: “We knew this investment made sense from both an environmental and commercial perspective, but to see 100 percent of the electricity we used during the system’s first full month generated by our own solar panels is a fantastic start.
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“As UPG continues to grow, we want to make sure the infrastructure behind the business develops with us. Generating our own renewable electricity allows us to reduce our reliance on the grid, lower our environmental impact and create a more efficient operation for the future.
“What I particularly like about this project is that sustainability and good business go hand in hand. We’re investing in something that can deliver meaningful environmental benefits while also helping us control our long-term operating costs.
“This is another step forward in the growth of UPG and part of our commitment to continually investing in the business, our people and the service we provide to customers.”
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