Tridan Engineering Company Solar Installation Case Study
Project Overview
Energy Gain was appointed to design and install a bespoke engineering company solar installation for Tridan Engineering, helping the precision engineering business reduce electricity costs, lower carbon emissions and improve long-term energy resilience.
Tridan Engineering is a leading precision engineering company specialising in CNC machining and complex manufacturing solutions for sectors including aerospace, defence, automotive, food, medical and marine industries.
With energy-intensive manufacturing processes and a requirement for reliable electricity supply, Tridan identified solar PV as an opportunity to generate renewable energy directly on-site, reduce reliance on grid electricity and improve operational sustainability.
Energy Gain designed and installed a 200kWp solar PV system featuring 446 solar panels, which is expected to provide approximately 45–60% of the site’s electricity requirements. The installation supports Tridan Engineering’s commitment to improving energy efficiency while reducing its environmental impact.
The Challenge
Engineering businesses often have significant electricity requirements due to machinery, production equipment and continuous operational demands. For Tridan Engineering, the challenge was implementing a renewable energy solution that could deliver measurable cost savings while integrating effectively with an active engineering facility.
Reducing Energy Costs
Precision engineering operations rely on electricity-intensive equipment including CNC machines, production systems, lighting and other supporting infrastructure.
With increasing energy prices affecting businesses across the UK, Tridan wanted to reduce its exposure to fluctuating electricity costs by generating more of its own renewable energy.
Supporting Sustainability Objectives
Engineering companies are facing increasing pressure from customers, supply chains and stakeholders to demonstrate improvements in environmental performance.
The solar PV installation provided Tridan with a practical solution to reduce carbon emissions and support wider sustainability objectives.
Maintaining Business Operations
The installation needed to be carefully planned around ongoing engineering operations.
Safety, communication and effective project management were essential to ensure installation activities were completed efficiently without unnecessary disruption to the business.
Maximising Renewable Energy Generation
The system design needed to maximise energy generation while considering:
- Available roof space
- Existing electrical infrastructure
- Energy consumption patterns
- Future maintenance requirements
- Long-term system performance
Our Solution
Energy Gain delivered a complete turnkey engineering company solar installation, managing the project from initial assessment through to system design, installation and commissioning.
Our engineering team developed a solar PV solution tailored specifically around Tridan Engineering’s operational requirements.
The project involved:
- Detailed site assessment
- Solar PV system design
- Electrical integration
- Installation management
- Health and safety planning
- System commissioning
The completed 200kWp solar PV system, consisting of 446 solar panels, was designed to generate renewable electricity directly at Tridan Engineering’s facility.
Throughout the project, Energy Gain worked closely with the Tridan team to ensure clear communication, effective scheduling and safe delivery of the installation.
The completed system now helps Tridan reduce electricity purchased from the grid while improving energy resilience and supporting its sustainability goals.
Project Results
The completed solar PV system provides Tridan Engineering with renewable electricity generation directly at its facility, helping reduce reliance on grid energy and improve sustainability performance.
The installation is expected to provide approximately 45–60% of the site’s electricity requirements, helping the business reduce energy costs and lower operational carbon emissions.
Project Statistics
- System Size: 200kWp
- Solar Panels Installed: 446
- Expected Energy Offset: 45–60% of site electricity demand
- Annual Generation: 163 MkWh
- Lifetime Generation: 3822 MWh
- Annual CO₂ Savings: 34 tonnes
- Lifetime CO₂ Savings: 792 tonnes
Engineering Insight
Every engineering facility has different operational requirements, making detailed system design essential for successful solar installation projects.
For Tridan Engineering, Energy Gain considered how the solar PV system would integrate with an active precision engineering environment while delivering reliable long-term performance.
Key engineering considerations included:
- Analysis of electricity consumption patterns
- Optimised solar panel layout
- Electrical infrastructure assessment
- Safe installation planning
- Minimising disruption to operations
- Designing for future maintenance requirements
A successful engineering company solar installation requires more than installing solar panels. The system must be designed around how the business operates, when energy is consumed and how renewable generation can deliver maximum value.
Why Solar is Ideal for Engineering Companies
Engineering companies are strong candidates for solar PV due to their high electricity consumption and consistent daytime energy demand.
Manufacturing equipment, production processes, lighting and building systems often operate during daylight hours, creating an ideal match with solar generation.
Installing solar allows engineering businesses to:
- Reduce electricity costs
- Lower carbon emissions
- Improve energy independence
- Support Net Zero targets
- Strengthen sustainability credentials
- Reduce exposure to future energy price increases
For engineering businesses, unused roof space can become a valuable renewable energy asset that supports both financial and environmental objectives.
Looking to Install Solar at Your Engineering Facility?
Energy Gain specialises in delivering renewable energy solutions for engineering companies, manufacturers and industrial businesses across the UK.
Our team designs and installs engineering company solar installations that help businesses reduce energy costs, lower carbon emissions and improve long-term energy resilience.
From precision engineering facilities and manufacturing sites to commercial buildings, we create solar PV solutions designed around your operational requirements.
If your engineering business is considering solar, contact Energy Gain to discover how much you could save through renewable energy generation.
