RELEASE DATE: 26 March 2013
Powering ‘Henry' HQ with renewable energy
SunGift completes 250 kWp solar PV array for Numatic International
South west renewable energy specialist SunGift Solar has completed a flagship 250 kW solar PV system for Numatic International - manufacturer of the world-renowned Henry vacuum - that will reduce its carbon emissions by more than 120 tonnes per year.
Generating an estimated 235,000 kW hours each year, the system stretches over three roofs at Numatic's manufacturing facility in Chard, Somerset, and will help power its thirty-four computer-controlled injection-moulding machines.
The system took SunGift just under a month to complete and includes:
1,000 Canadian Solar CS6P-250M Monocrystalline 250W modules
14 Sputnik Engineering SolarMax 15MT2 inverters
Two Sputnik Engineering SolarMax 10MT2 inverters
Numatic chose Exeter-based SunGift Solar following a competitive tendering process involving a number of renewable energy installers. "We chose SunGift on the strength of the very impressive, identically-sized system they had installed in 2012 at the Met Office premises in Exeter," said Numatic property manager Andrew Smith "and we are delighted with the work they have carried out for us. SunGift completed the system exactly on time and to an excellent standard and their team were all helpful, friendly and professional."
The installation continues an exceptional run of commercial renewable energy installations for the Exeter-based renewable energy specialist, which has also recently completed large systems for the Met Office, Exeter City Council and Darts Farm.
"Numatic's solar PV system is a clear demonstration of how beneficial solar PV systems are for commercial businesses," said Gareth Walton, business development manager at SunGift Solar. "Like many other organisations with high and rising energy costs, Numatic's system will reduce its energy bills as well as bringing in a substantial income from the Feed-in Tariff and reduce its carbon emissions and boost its green credentials."
The £250,000 installation is based at Numatic's manufacturing site in Chard, Somerset, which operates continuously to produce around 5,000 products per day.
The PV system is expected to generate energy bill savings and Feed-in Tariff payments totalling more than £50,000 per year, which means that it will have paid for itself in less than five years.
"This is an exciting development for us," added Andrew, "and an important step towards helping meet our carbon reduction targets. This, combined with a number of other investments that we have planned, will take us towards our challenging goal - and with rising energy costs, is more important than ever."
Numatic has been involved in the UK plastics industry carbon reduction scheme since 2009 and has so far achieved its target savings every year. But a new target of a 17% improvement on 2008 has to be achieved by 2020.
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Numatic's youngest employee Sam Stockford switches on the company's 250 kWp solar PV system
One roof of the 250 kWp solar PV system at the Numatic site in Chard, Somerset
Gareth Walton, SunGift Solar business development manager
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About SunGift Solar
SunGift Solar is a renewable energy specialist that offers a personal design service and tailored systems to meet its customers' exact requirements. It fits a whole range of renewable energy technologies - from solar panels and heat pumps to biomass boilers and small wind turbines.
Formed in 2005 by owner Gabriel Wondrausch, the friendly Exeter-based company employs30members of staff, and was one of the first installers in Devon to be accredited to the government's Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). SunGift Solar is acclaimed by the industry, winning the2011and2009 South West Green Energy AwardforRenewable Energy Installer or Supplier of the Year, and finishing runner up in the same category in 2010 and 2012. SunGift is also the top ranked installer in the UK, on the independent websitewww.yougen.co.uk, which ranks companies based on customer feedback.
Using the highest-quality systems is an important part of SunGift Solar's philosophy, and it constantly strives to use the latest, cutting-edge equipment, combined with the highest standards of workmanship.
For further information contact SunGift Solar on 01392 213912, or visitwww.sungiftsolar.co.uk.
About Numatic International
Numatic International manufactures a range of domestic, commercial and industrial cleaning and maintenance equipment for distribution worldwide. The company employs more than 700 people and produces more than 4,000 units per day. Numatic is solely owned by its founder, Chris Duncan, who created the prototype for its flagship "Henry" vacuum cleaner in 1968.
Numatic manufactures a number of products, including a range of vacuum cleaners, aimed at both commercial and domestic markets. It is the last major producer of vacuum cleaners in the UK
Press contact - SunGift Solar
For further information, photos, or to interview Gareth Walton from SunGift Solar, contact James Reddy on 07967 835947,james@jamesreddy.co.uk