In 2015, after gaining planning permission for a large extension and redevelopment of their Leicester Head Office site, a 10 kW Solar PV array was needed to satisfy the planning guidelines on sustainability.

Following consultation they decided to increase the size to 250 kW to further offset their energy usage. They were so happy with the performance of the Solar PV, the company recently decided to invest further.

In 2023, we installed an additional 270 kW Solar PV array. The exported power level was controlled to remain compliant with the existing 200 kW limit.

75% of all power generated is consumed on site, saving on rising energy costs, while significantly reducing dependency on fossil fuels. At current energy prices the payback period on the new system is predicted to be less than four years.

System size installed

520kWp

Energy generated

466,000 kWhs per annum

Jit Chouhan, Finance Director