Alitex installs a 75.9 kWp roof-mounted Solar PV system.
Alitex is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of classic glasshouses and conservatories. The business has taken a significant step in strengthening their commitment to sustainable operations by expanding their on-site solar generation.
A new SolarEdge® 75.9kWp photovoltaic (PV) system has been installed at their headquarters and manufacturing facility, this is in addition to their existing 45kWp system.
This expansion brings Alitex’s total installed capacity to 120.9kWp, enabling the company to not only generate more of their own electricity, but to also reduce long-term energy costs, and carbon footprint.
75.9
kWp
SYSTEM SIZE INSTALLED
125,000
kWhs
COMBINED generation per annum
Circa
4 Years
estimated payback period
Aims & Objectives
Being a fabrication business with high daytime energy demands, Alitex were facing growing operational costs due to increasing output and rising electricity prices.
The original 45kW Solar PV system had provided measurable benefits since installation. However, Alitex working with Noble Green Energy, decided to explore opportunities to further reduce grid dependency and increase environmental performance which led to an upgrade of their existing Solar PV system.
The solar PV installation was driven by the desire to:
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Reduce operational energy costs
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Increase energy independence
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Align with customer expectations for sustainability
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Support national renewable energy commitments
Outcomes
Noble Green Energy installed a new SolarEdge® 75.9kWp solar PV system paired with a 66.6kW inverter, operating alongside the existing 45kW SMA system which had been in place for some years.
Using the energy supplier’s metering data, Noble Green Energy were able to design the new system considering the site’s power needs to maximise the self-consumption of the energy produced.
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System Capacity: 75.9 kWp
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Total Installed Capacity: 120.9kWp
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Usable inverter power: 111.6kW
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Estimated Annual Solar Output: ~110,000–125,000 kWh
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Expected Grid Offset: ~45–50% of annual site electricity consumption
Implementation & Installation
The system has been designed with scalability in mind, enabling potential future upgrades including battery storage, EV charging infrastructure, or grid export agreements to capitalise on surplus energy. With full monitoring now installed, we can identify potential future efficiencies as they arise.
“…By installing the new 75kWp solar PV system alongside their existing array, Alitex now benefits from 111.6kW of clean, on-site electricity generation. This strategic move supports the company’s long-term goals: lowering operational costs, reducing environmental impact, and building a more resilient energy future….”
Benefits
Energy Cost Reduction
The expanded system will reduce Alitex’s grid electricity usage by nearly half during daylight hours. Annual energy savings are projected to be in the range of £18,000–£22,000, depending on consumption patterns and electricity tariffs.
Carbon Footprint Reduction
With the combined systems generating over 120,000 kWh annually, Alitex will prevent around 30 tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year; equivalent to powering 10 average UK homes or planting over 1,300 trees.
Return on Investment
The project is expected to deliver a full return within year 4 of deployment after which energy generated will effectively be free, reducing overheads and improving business resilience.
“…Noble Green Energy came to me by way of a recommendation and have delivered on every level. They made the journey very easy for me and communicated effectively throughout. Thoroughly recommend them….”
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