5% of energy used at Toyota’s production plant now generated by solar
Project completion in just four months
Following our commission, there was a change in the government Feed-in Tariffs (FiT) scheme for large-scale systems – a programme that promoted the uptake of renewable and low-carbon electricity generation technologies.
This change allowed us to significantly accelerate the project with installation and commissioning being completed in less than four months from project approval.
What we did
We were responsible for the full development of the site including environmental studies and planning support. During the 10-week construction programme we installed nearly:
17,000 PV modules
240 inverters
140km of cabling and associated HV works
How it works
The electricity generated via the solar panels is sent via long cables to a power inverter where it’s converted from direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC).
It’s then ready to be used directly by the business, just like electricity that’s bought from a supplier.
Project funding
This was a funded project providing the project finance through a funding vehicle. Toyota receive all the electricity generated, and the funding vehicle takes any FiT revenue.
The results
The PV system is now providing 5% of Toyota’s site energy consumption, helping to cut costs and reduce the carbon footprint.
The installation has now been sold to Bluefield LLP, a specialist investor in UK renewable energy and solar PV.
Why choose Solar?
Generate your own electricity using energy from the sun – even on cloudy days
Cut your carbon footprint and demonstrate your corporate responsibility credentials
Lower electricity bills – solar can form part of an electricity generation plan for your business that means you buy less from a supplier
Potential to combine solar with battery storage to dramatically increase solar utilisation
