CASE STUDY Hull Biomass & Rooftop Solar PV Our Data & Flooring manufacturing site at Hull, UK is powered by 81% renewable energy. The site’s renewable energy sources are an on-site biomass system, renewable electricity from the grid and a rooftop solar PV installation. The PV array comprises of 1,040 PV modules and produces approximately 215,800 kWh of renewable electricity per annum. In 2021, an electric crane was installed to replace existing diesel forklifts. In addition, four 22 KW charging stations were installed in preparation for converting 15 of the 22 company cars to zero emissions. Site Information: Country: United Kingdom Division: Data & Flooring Renewable energy source: Electricity, Solar PV, Biomass Manufacturing process: Raised Floor Panel Production % renewable: 81% tCO 2 e avoided: 1,377 per annum “Our aim has been to lower our environmental impact at every stage and align ourselves with Planet Passionate’s 10 year ambitious programme. We are now not just a more sustainable business, but a more profitable one; as well as reducing our carbon footprint, the changes have enabled us to optimise our operational costs also. “ Paul Smith Head of Operations, Hull UK Data & Flooring
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