Founded in 1989, InkTech is one of the UK’s most respected independent manufacturers of specialist inks and coatings, supplying clients across print, packaging, and industrial sectors. Operating from its main production facility on Crawford Street, Rochdale, with a secondary facility in The Netherlands, InkTech is a manufacturing business with a strong commitment to sustainability and operational efficiency.
4
Weeks Installation Time
38,059
kg Of Carbon Saved Annually
182,644
kWh Annual Energy Generation
212
kWp System Size
Project Details
InkTech
As part of the InkTech Sustainability Plan — aligned with the Paris Agreement and a goal to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 — the organisation recognised the need to take practical steps to reduce both energy costs and carbon emissions. Solar was identified as a strategic solution to support long-term environmental and operational goals.
To enable investment while preserving capital for business growth, InkTech partnered with Shawton Energy to install a rooftop solar system using a fully funded 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
Zero disruption during installation
Optimised solar design
Effective PPA model
The Solution
- 424 high-performance solar panels
- 2 commercial-grade inverters
- Optimised design for maximum self-consumption
- Installation completed within 4 weeks with no disruption to production operations
The PPA model enables InkTech to benefit from low-cost renewable electricity without any upfront capital expenditure, making it a low-risk and high-impact sustainability investment.
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The Results
| Benefit | Impact |
| Annual renewable energy generation | 182,644 kWh |
| Annual cost savings | £21,000 |
| Annual CO₂ emissions reduction | 38,059 kg |
| Financial model | 25-year fully funded PPA |
| Payback | Immediate bill savings from Day 1 |
InkTech now generates a substantial proportion of its daytime electricity usage onsite, reducing its exposure to volatile energy markets while lowering operational emissions year-on-year.
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