P.D. Hook Hatcheries installs a total of 304 kWp Solar PV systems across multiple sites, with more planned.
P.D. Hook is a leading UK poultry producer, operating multiple sites nationwide. With energy-intensive ventilation systems and rising operational costs, they were seeking a practical way to reduce both carbon emissions and long-term energy spend across their estate.
Noble Green Energy partnered with P.D. Hook to deliver scalable, site-specific solar PV solutions that align closely with on-site energy demand. Following the successful deployment of the first three sites in 2025, the partnership is continuing to expand into 2026 as part of a wider renewable energy strategy.
304
kWp
SYSTEM SIZE INSTALLED
287.87
MWhs
generated per annum
Circa
3 Years
estimated payback period
Aims & Objectives
The primary aim was to reduce operating costs and carbon dependency within the food production chain, while creating a repeatable solar PV model suitable for rollout across multiple sites.
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Reduce reliance on grid-supplied electricity.
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Improve long-term cost efficiency.
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Lower carbon emissions from energy-intensive processes.
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Deliver a scalable solution for future sites.
Outcomes
A total of 304kWp has been installed across three sites, with systems averaging just over 100kWp per location. Each system has been carefully sized to maximise on-site consumption, resulting in strong financial performance and rapid payback.
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High self-consumption of solar generation.
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Return on investment of less than three years per site.
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Reduced exposure to volatile energy prices.
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Proven model ready for wider portfolio rollout.
Watch our Case Study Video
Take a look at our case study below to see how we installed solar energy solutions at P.D. Hook sites.
“Almost a year in and the business plan for a project from Noble Green Energy has proven to be remarkably accurate to reality with the grid electricity we are saving.”
Implementation & Installation
Each site followed a structured delivery process to ensure minimal disruption and consistent performance outcomes.
“…These sites require a lot of powered ventilation, which naturally increases during summer months. This was a great opportunity to turn the problem into part of the solution, with solar generation naturally rising in step with the site’s energy demand….”
Challenges & Solutions
To minimise disruption and maintain clear segregation from food production areas, the client was firm on two key requirements:
- Inverter locations away from livestock buildings
All inverters and control equipment were installed remotely from buildings housing livestock. The rooftop solar PV arrays were connected via underground ducting, ensuring safe, discreet cable routes and minimal impact on operations. - Independent power supplies
Power connections were taken at the site point of entry rather than from individual building supplies. This approach ensured complete electrical independence from the production buildings, while still allowing them to benefit fully from the solar generation.
Performance
Below is an illustration, taken from the client’s monitoring platform, at one 100 kWp site, of the PV system’s performance on a typical clear summer’s day.
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