Case Study: Carpenter Ltd achieves lower carbon emissions with Centrica Business Solutions' bespoke solar farm

Carpenter Ltd cuts electricity costs 15% with Centrica Business Solutions' 1MW solar farm

Centrica Business Solutions partnered with Carpenter Ltd, a major manufacturer of cushioning products, to help decarbonize its Glossop manufacturing site. The challenge was to find a suitable location for renewable energy generation, as the site's roof was unusable due to ventilation requirements.

The solution was a bespoke 1MW solar array installed by Centrica Business Solutions on a previously unusable steep bank. The system, consisting of 1,666 panels, is expected to generate 1,025 MWh of energy annually, meeting 15% of the site's needs and reducing its carbon output by 116,150 kgCO2 in the first year. This is projected to decrease the manufacturer's electricity costs by an estimated 15%.

Carpenter Ltd