CDL Software : Solar Panels for Offices Case Study
Project Overview
Energy Gain was appointed to design and install a solar PV system for CDL Software‘s offices, helping the business reduce electricity costs, lower carbon emissions and improve long-term energy sustainability.
CDL Software is a leading technology business specialising in software solutions for the insurance and financial services sectors. As an office-based organisation with consistent daytime electricity consumption, the company identified solar PV as an opportunity to generate renewable electricity on-site while reducing reliance on grid energy.
The project was designed around CDL Software’s operational requirements, providing a reliable renewable energy solution that supports both financial savings and the company’s wider environmental objectives.
By generating clean electricity directly at the workplace, the solar installation helps CDL Software improve energy efficiency and demonstrate its commitment to sustainable business practices.
The Challenge
Office buildings are often overlooked as candidates for solar, but businesses with significant daytime electricity demand can achieve strong benefits from installing solar PV.
For CDL Software, the challenge was creating a system that delivered measurable energy savings while integrating seamlessly with an active workplace.
Reducing Office Energy Costs
Modern offices rely heavily on electricity for:
- IT infrastructure
- Computers and servers
- Lighting
- Heating and cooling systems
- Employee facilities
With electricity prices increasing, CDL Software wanted to reduce its dependence on purchased grid energy by generating more renewable electricity on-site.
Supporting Sustainability Commitments
Businesses are under increasing pressure from customers, employees and stakeholders to demonstrate progress on sustainability.
The solar installation provided CDL Software with a practical way to reduce operational carbon emissions while improving its environmental credentials.
Working Around an Active Office Environment
The installation needed to be carefully managed to ensure normal office activities could continue throughout the project.
Planning, communication and safe working practices were essential to minimise disruption.
Maximising Available Roof Space
The system design needed to make the most effective use of the available building footprint while considering:
- Roof suitability
- Panel positioning
- Electrical integration
- Future maintenance requirements
Our Solution
Energy Gain delivered a complete turnkey office solar installation, managing the project from initial assessment through to system design, installation and commissioning.
Our engineering team assessed CDL Software’s building and energy requirements to create a bespoke solar PV solution designed specifically for the site.
The project involved:
- Solar feasibility assessment
- System design
- Electrical integration
- Installation management
- Commissioning and handover
The installation programme was carefully coordinated to minimise disruption to employees and ensure the office could continue operating safely.
Once completed, the solar PV system began generating renewable electricity directly on-site, helping CDL Software reduce grid electricity consumption and improve energy resilience.
Project Results
The completed solar PV system provides CDL Software with renewable electricity generation directly at its premises, helping reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency.
The project demonstrates how office-based businesses can benefit from investing in renewable energy.
Project Statistics
- System Size: 94 kWp
- Solar Panels Installed: 208
- Annual Generation: 76 MWh
- Lifetime Generation: 3822 MWh
- Annual CO₂ Savings: 16 Tonnes
- Lifetime CO₂ Savings: 396 Tonnes
Looking to Install Solar Panels for Your Office?
Energy Gain helps businesses across the UK reduce energy costs and improve sustainability through professionally designed solar panels for offices and commercial buildings.
From offices and technology companies to industrial facilities and public sector organisations, our team delivers renewable energy solutions designed around each organisation’s operational requirements.
If your business is considering office solar panels, contact Energy Gain to discover how much your organisation could save.
