Solar so good for energy savers

SUNNY side up: Alan Rothwell (left) and Wayne Brierley with a solar panel

TWO local companies have collaborated to produce a solar array in a bid to reduce power costs at a manufacturing site in Oldham.

Injection moulders and specialist toolmakers P&R Ltd, enlisted the help of Greenteam to fit the 192 photo voltaic panels on Unit Two at P&R’s facility at the Mount Pleasant Industrial Estate, off Lees Road.

The array represents a substantial investment says managing director Alan Rothwell, who has also installed solar panels at his home in Uppermill.

With two sites running 24-hour shifts, the facility uses huge amounts of power. The south-facing panels on unit two produce energy to run machines, technology and lighting.

Mr Rothwell said: “Our experience with Greenteam was professional from start to finish, from technical information to financial back up. They convinced us to move towards a 50kw system which is now installed and running on Unit Two.

“This system will give us a 20 per cent return on our capital investment and this kicked in as soon as the array was commissioned.”

Wayne Brierley is the managing director at Greenteam Renewables Ltd, Lees Road.

He said: “We were approached by P&R for some technical and commercial advice on the feasibility of installing a commercial photovoltaic solar panel system on their Mount Pleasant site.

“Our recommendations for a system providing the most benefits included a breakdown of installation costs and the financial benefits.”






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