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Commercial Solar Case Studies.

All the latest commercial solar projects carried out by Activ8 Solar Energies across the UK & Ireland

Commercial Solar

Commercial Solar Case Studies.

Feel free to explore the renewable energy and solar PV Commercial Case Studies we’ve completed for past clients, helping them save thousands on their energy bills while reducing the size of their carbon footprint, and assisting them in meeting their green targets. Our portfolio encompasses a number of large installations across a range of sectors, including agriculture, retail, industrial and manufacturing.

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System Size |

3.3 MWp

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Number of Panels |

5,772

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Installation Time |

18 weeks

Q.K. Cold Stores are providers of temperature-controlled storage services for an ever-growing Irish food industry. They maintain an enduring relationship with customers who know that working as a team to achieve that competitive edge is essential for business success. Sites are located in Waterford and Kildare in Ireland and in Lincolnshire in England.
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System Size |

3 MWp

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Number of Panels |

4,312

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Installation Time |

26 weeks

Liverpool John Lennon Airport is an international airport serving Liverpool, England, on the estuary of the River Mersey 6.5 nautical miles south-east of Liverpool city centre. Scheduled domestic, European, North African and Middle Eastern services are operated from the airport.
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System Size |

2.7 MWp

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Number of Panels |

5 933

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Installation Time |

14 weeks

Boohoo is one of the UK’s leading online fashion retailers, continually investing in more sustainable operations. Activ8 Energies UK partnered with the company to deliver a solar PV solution that supports its carbon reduction and energy efficiency goals.
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System Size |

6 MWp

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Number of Panels |

9,678

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In Construction

Mannok is one of the UK’s & Ireland’s leading manufacturers of construction products and plastic packaging. Its diverse product range includes insulation, precast concrete, rooftiles, aerated concrete blocks, aggregates, cement and rigid plastic packaging for the food industry. With sustainability central to its 2030 Vision, Mannok is committed to reducing emissions and improving the energy efficiency of its manufacturing operations.
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System Size |

1.58 MWp

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Number of Panels |

3,143

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Installation Time |

12 Weeks

Boundary Mill partnered with Activ8 Energies to install a 1.58 MWp rooftop solar PV system, designed to reduce grid electricity consumption while delivering significant long-term financial and environmental benefits.
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System Size |

1,127kWp

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Number of Panels |

2 254

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Installation Time |

12 Weeks

Crow Wood Hotel & Spa is a multi-award-winning luxury resort located in Burnley, Lancashire.
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System Size |

2009 kWp

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Number of Panels |

6 379

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Installation Time |

14 Weeks

Computacenter is a leading independent technology and services provider, supporting organisations across Europe with IT infrastructure and digital transformation solutions. To reduce rising energy costs, the company partnered with Activ8 Solar Energies to implement a bespoke solar PV solution.
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System Size |

4.4 MWp

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Number of Panels |

6,640

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Installation Time |

23 Weeks

Liffey Meats deliver a selection of Irish fresh, boneless, vacuum-packed cuts, darfresh packaging & value added products such as beef burgers, meatballs & many more options. Complete traceability along the chain “from Farm to Fork” is guaranteed. Five generations of their family have worked in the beef industry.
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System Size |

952 kWp

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Number of Panels |

3 022

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Installation Time |

6 Weeks

As a well-established, family-run business, Coach House is committed to investing in a more sustainable future. Activ8 Solar Energies delivered a tailored solar PV solution to help reduce energy costs and carbon emissions.
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System Size |

795.8 kWp

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Number of Panels |

1 730

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Installation Time |

10 Weeks

Bespoke Solar PV system for their Preston site
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System Size |

732.06 kWp

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Number of Panels |

1 494

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Installation Time |

8 Weeks

Bowker Motor Group is a well-established automotive company with a strong presence in the United Kingdom. Known for its exceptional vehicles and customer service, the company has built a reputation based on expertise and professionalism. Bowker Motor Group represents renowned automotive brands across various market segments, catering to a diverse customer base.
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System Size |

2.5 MWp

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Number of Panels |

3,556

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Installation Time |

24 weeks

Gyproc Ireland, part of the Saint-Gobain Group, operates from its Kingscourt facility in County Cavan as a leading manufacturer of plaster and plasterboard products. Guided by a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and safety, Gyproc plays a key role in supporting Ireland’s construction sector with high-performance, energy-efficient building solutions.
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System Size |

690 kWp

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Number of Panels |

1 380

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Installation Time |

8 Weeks

As part of their Tyne 2050 strategy, the Port has set out an ambitious target to become a net zero port by 2030.
Soper of Lincoln BMW is open 7 days a week all year round, resulting in a consistent energy consumption that made the business the perfect candidate to benefit from a bespoke solar PV installation.After visiting the site and making a detailed assessment of Soper’s unique energy profile, we developed and installed a 249.37kWp rooftop PV system, with a further 30kWp installed on the neighbouring Soper Select Mini showroom, and all complete with 874 x 285w Hanwa Qcells Modules & Solaredge inverters.This systems provides Soper of Lincoln BMW with 213,820 kWh per annum of clean on-site generated electricity, and helps it to save 65,428kg of CO₂ emissions annually, cementing its green credentials in the eyes of its increasingly climate-conscious customers.What’s more, the new systems also means that Soper of Lincoln BMW now benefit from a levelled cost of electricity of £0.03/kWh.
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System Size |

420.09kWp

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Number of Panels |

1 474

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Installation Time |

4 Weeks

Heritage Envelopes is one of the UK’s largest envelope manufacturers and distributors, supplying customers nationwide. To reduce energy costs and increase energy independence, the company partnered with Activ8 Solar Energies to install a bespoke solar PV system.
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System Size |

1.6 MWp

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Number of Panels |

2869

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Installation Time |

8 Weeks

Glenpatrick comprising of two companies – Glenpatrick Spring Water & Kilkenny Nutritional forms the beverage division of the international food company the Queally Group. They have been producing drinks at their manufacturing plants for both, global brands and international retailers, for over thirty years. They offer a complete end to end service to our customers from recipe formulation in our innovation centre, packaging solutions right through to product manufacturing and delivery.