Rodgers of York is a well-established family-owned business located in the heart of York, specializing in retail and wholesale services for a wide range of products. The company operates a large distribution centre and retail outlet, with a significant energy demand due to its diverse operations, including lighting, heating, and powering warehouse equipment. Annually, the business consumes a substantial amount of electricity, with a considerable portion of this consumption driven by its operational needs. With growing concerns over rising energy costs and environmental responsibility, Rodgers of York sought a sustainable solution to reduce operational expenses while embracing renewable energy.
PV panels on the roof of Rodgers of York.
The scope of the work included:
- Feasibility surveys of existing electrical infrastructure and roof construction
- 3D Design of solar array and full electrical design
- Performance calculations including self-consumption and CO2 savings analysis
- DNO grid connection application and management
- Structural Assessments and Approvals
- Full installation by our own in-house installation team
- Commissioning and witness testing by the local DNO
Technical Description:
- 75kWp total installed capacity
- 132 x 565W JA Solar PV panels
- 62,410 kWh/Year estimated generation
- 98% Self Consumption
- Renusol Metasole+ Mounting System
- Solis 80 KW 5G inverter
- Monitoring via GSM
A bird’s eye view of the installation on our advanced design software.
The solar PV installation at Rodgers of York has proven to be a highly successful and profitable project, yielding both financial and environmental benefits. With over £652,251 in expected savings over the system’s lifetime and an impressive payback period of just 2.5 years, the company is now well-positioned to reduce energy costs, enhance sustainability, and future-proof its operations against rising energy prices.
The installation of the 22 kW EV charger further strengthens the company’s commitment to sustainability, providing a valuable service to employees and customers while utilizing the excess solar energy generated on-site.
