Client Overview:

Name: Poplars Garden Centre
Location: Dunstable, UK
Industry: Retail (Garden Centre)
System Size: 446.34 kWp
Number of Panels: 1038 (430w DMEGC All-black)

Business Challenge:

Poplars Garden Centre faced high energy costs due to their significant energy consumption. As a business committed to sustainability, they wanted to lower their operational costs while reducing their environmental impact. They sought a solution that could provide substantial energy savings and a fast return on investment.

Solution Provided:

HSEnergy installed a large-scale 446.34 kWp solar PV system using 1038 all-black 430w DMEGC solar panels. The system was designed to meet the high energy demands of the site while improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions.

Results:

• Annual Financial Savings: £60,000 to £70,000 in energy costs.
• Estimated ROI: 5-7 years.
• Self-Sufficiency: 55.5% of the garden centre’s energy needs are now met by the solar system, despite their large energy usage.
• Environmental Impact: The solar system reduces the site’s annual CO2 emissions by 76,489 kg, contributing significantly to their sustainability efforts.

Testimonial from Tom Winter, HSEnergy Group Operations Director:

“The solar installation at Poplars Garden Centre is a prime example of how large commercial sites can benefit from renewable energy. With significant annual savings and a quick return on investment, the garden centre has taken a major step towards energy independence and environmental responsibility.”