Key Facts
Technology installed: Solar photovoltaic (PV) system (503 kWp).
Annual energy generation: ~454,374 kWh of clean electricity.
Annual CO₂ savings: ~104.5 tonnes per year.
Project completion: July 2022, with the first month’s output exceeding projected ROI figures.
Financial benefit (Year 1): ~£120,000 savings.
Total savings over 20 years: ~£4,128,275 net of funding costs.
Funding structure: Fully funded solution with no capital investment and cash-positive from year 1 (8-year funding term).
System features: Bi-facial high-output panels, integrated with fire alarm and backup generator systems, plus 20-year inverter warranties and annual O&M support
Design
CIS designed and specified a high output 345w panel to maximise the available roof space.
The initial project design was 319kwp system, but further exploration of additional roof areas allowed us to design and deliver a 503 kWp system. Incorporated in the design were 2 different mounting systems to meet the different roof type requirements.
In full coordination with the client requirements our design incorporated bi-facial panels ensuring no combustible materials facing onto the roof. We also included optional firefighter safety switches which gives simple and quick isolation of the full system without need to get onto the roof, an increasing requirement of building insurers.
Results
The installed solar PV array is fully integrated with site systems delivering an automated solution optimised to maximise the energy savings over the lifetime of the system. We also provide live access to output data as part of the project, allowing users to view and monitor key data including on-site generation, CO2 savings and money saved. The project was completed in July 2022, With the first month’s output exceeding the ROI modelled figures the system is set to deliver target savings and with increased energy costs will further reduce the payback period for the investment.
The funding, developed by CIS, means that all the financial savings pass to the client after an initial funding period maximising their return on investment. The solution is fully funded with no capital investment and cash positive from year 1 and this system will be delivering savings of approximately £120K in the first year. The funding term set is 8 years
Testimonial
“Steve and the team have worked closely with us each step of the way from initial selection through to final commissioning. Every question comprehensively answered and in quick time too. We look forward to working closely with Climate Integrated Solutions for many years to come and already have some further projects in mind!”
-Gareth George, Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace (Collins), part of a group that is a Global leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry.
