Case study summary
Following expansion and relocation to a new purpose built factory, market leading steel fabrication company Transforge (UK) Ltd, based on Eagle Business Park in Yaxley approached Worcester Renewable Energy to install a photovoltaic system to mitigate its rising energy costs as result of the company’s increased production. Managing Director, Simon Haynes, said: “Supporting the rail, tunnelling and utilities industries with the manufacture of bespoke steel components involves the use of a significant amount of machinery, the majority of which is powered by electricity. Following the addition of number of new machines to cope with increased production we decided to take advantage of the buildings large roof area by installing a photovoltaic system which now provides a significant amount renewable electricity towards the running of our machines, reducing our reliance on electricity form the grid. It also helps us reduce the amount of CO2 we produce from our business operations and we are therefore pleased to be playing our part in contributing to a more sustainable future.“ The installation maximises the roof space available on both the east and west facing roofs whilst maintaining access for any future maintenance required to the roof lights. A total of 322 REC Peak Energy panels have been installed. All of the associated electrical components, including the inverters and G59 relay have been conveniently installed adjacent to the main incoming electrics and distribution board, again allowing for ease of access and maintenance.
Customer testimonial
“We are very pleased with the installation completed by Worcester Renewable Energy, especially their willingness to accommodate our input and requests throughout the project. We were surprised at how involved the application process was to connect the system to the grid as well as the witness testing of the system by the Distribution Network Operator (DNO). We were therefore extremely appreciate that Worcester Renewable Energy acted on our behalf liaising with the DNO providing a truly turnkey installation”
Simon Haynes. Managing Director. Transforge (UK) Ltd.