Shawton Energy worked closely with international food and drink group Princes Group and their third-party logistics provider, Knowles Logistics, to install a comprehensive, fully funded, solar energy system at their distribution centre in Wisbech.
5
Weeks Installation Time
135,776
kg Of Carbon Saved Annually
£82,000
GBP Reduced On Average Annually In Electricity Bill
(Based On Current Energy Prices, For Duration Of The PPA)
500
kWp Array Output
Project Details
Princes Groups
Princes Food Group’s sustainability strategy and Net Zero ambitions were the key reasons to work with Shawton Energy on the first of their renewable projects in the UK. With their Logistics provider, Knowles Logistics already on this journey to enhance their 2 million square feet of warehousing portfolio, it was a truly collaborative effort to deliver a project that will not only provide carbon and financial savings but also enhance the property’s value.
Installed 500 kWp of rooftop Solar PV panels at Princes Group's facility in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Utilised large roof space at the distribution centre to cut grid energy demand
Princes Group now generates 542,903 kWh of 100% renewable energy annually
The Process
01 Clear Solar Energy Goals
Shawton Energy installed 500kWp of rooftop Solar PV panels at their third-party logistics facility in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire where their nearby manufacturing site consumes large amounts of energy because of the production of baked beans, soups, pastas and sauces and took advantage of the large roofs at their distribution centre adjacent to the manufacturing facilities to lower their energy demand off of the grid. By going with a fully funded solution via a Power Purchase Agreement, Princes were able to start reaping the benefits of their Solar PV system immediately without any upfront Capital Investment and leave any ongoing maintenance of their system to Shawton Energy at no further cost.
02 Bespoke Turnkey Solution
Through detailed analysis of their energy usage, costs and site layout, Shawton Energy designed a bespoke, turnkey solution for both Princes and Knowles Logistics‘ needs. Working with both the site team and leadership team in Princes and the senior exec within Knowles Logistics, they ensured that all goals were met and both the commercial, technical and environmental benefits were delivered by Shawton Energy.
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The Result
Princes Group are now enjoying 542,903kWh of 100% renewable energy every year at their Wisbech site, which accounts for over 30% of their energy usage. By having over 1,200 panels installed, they are looking forward to enjoying renewable energy for more than 11 years through Shawton Energy’s PPA with an expected energy bill saving of more than £1.2m during that period.
“Our experience of working with Shawton Energy on our recent rooftop solar energy project has been exceptional. The team not only delivered the project quicker than we anticipated, but the entire process was seamless and efficient – with minimum downtime and maximum uptime. They gained a deep understanding of both our challenges and our aims from the beginning. Shawton’s professionalism and decades of expertise really shone through on this installation, which made for a very smooth and successful partnership. The benefits of our new solar energy system are already evident. We’re not only able to offset our environmental impact, but we’re able to offer our customers the most sustainable supply chain solutions too.”
Alex Knowles, Managing Director, Knowles Logistics
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