Facts and Figures
Client – Mi Vehicle Integration
Solar Photovoltaics / Carbon Footprint Assessment / SECR / PAS 2060 / Carbon Offsets
System Size – 268 KWp
Generation Per Annum – 211,720 KWh
Expected Payback Period – 4 Years
Carbon Savings – 1,225 Tonnes over 20 Years
Founded in 2007, Mi Vehicle Integration has grown to become a large-scale, specialist subcontractor meeting the vehicle assembly, fabrication and inspection demands for both major manufacturers and government agencies. Part of their business contingency plan was to address the high operating costs associated with the ‘must run’ machinery in their assembly line.
A flat roof 268 kWp solar photovoltaic system was decided upon. The whole project was executed within a 5-week period with no additional costs. The system is now forecasted to generate 211,720 kWh of clean, green electricity each year. This will save the business approximately £31,000 in year 1 and over £1m throughout the lifecycle of the system.
As Mi Vehicle Integration is a large supplier to government contracts, it is highly important to them that they can keep up with the Greening Government Commitments that demand more sustainable procurement measures. Over its lifetime the system will reduce their footprint by 1,255 tonnes CO2. This will not only provide new marketing opportunities but will also help ensure business continuity by allowing them to stand apart in the tender process and gain access to new contracts.
