Ecolution installed a 150kWp Solar PV system onto A to Z Caterings building at Cranford Way, London

A to Z catering was first established in 1999, and is now one of the fastest growing cash and carry, food distribution companies in the industry.

The building has a continuous electricity demand due to powering refrigeration equipment 24/7. A to Z use well in excess of 132,000kWh, which the system is projected to generate each year, therefore 100% of the produced electricity will be consumed onsite, with 0% being exported to the national grid.

Ecolution included a full 5 year operational and mechanical maintenance package which includes monitoring and unlimited callouts with no charges for parts or labour.

The projected 25 year income from the system via the old feed-in tariff and energy savings is over £1,000,000 representing a 17.5% Internal Rate of Return.

The PV system will result in over 69,828 Kg of CO2 emissions being offset each year.

Ecolution’s technical team had several challenges to overcome one of which was during the design stage as structural surveys revealed potential weight-loading issues. The building is also located next to a main railway line which meant extra care was needed during installation.

Ecolution designed a bespoke light-weight system to overcome these potential weight-loading issues ensuring the maximum system benefits were not compromised. With the building being located next to a railway line, extra care was needed to prevent any items such as packaging from falling onto the line. This was not a problem as Ecolution have previous experience in working close to national rail property and adhering the relevant regulations.