Pro Tiler Tools has completed a major solar panel installation at its Pineham HQ as part of a wider drive to reduce energy consumption and its environmental impact. A total of 558 solar panels have been installed on the south-facing roof of the company’s 140,000 sq ft distribution centre, creating a 251.1kW solar system expected to generate approximately 233,774 kWh of renewable electricity during its first full year.

The new system is expected to meet around 32% of the site’s base electricity demand, averaged across the seasons, significantly reducing the amount of electricity Pro Tiler Tools needs to draw from the grid. Initial projections also indicate a payback period of approximately three years.

Since joining the Topps Group in 2022, Pro Tiler Tools have been involved in the wider programme of sustainability initiatives and investment across the Group. Liz Scoffins, Sustainability Specialist at Topps Group, said: “This was an obvious opportunity to make better use of the significant roof space available at Pro Tiler Tools’ Northampton headquarters while reducing both the site’s reliance on grid electricity and its carbon footprint. With the new panels now in place, we’re expecting the system to generate a considerable amount of renewable electricity in its first full year. It’s a significant investment, but one with clear environmental and commercial benefits and an anticipated payback period of just three years.”

More at: https://www.protilertools.co.uk/

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