Haigh Engineering are delighted to announce a major step in further improving sustainable manufacturing with solar energy from their factory in Ross-on-Wye. This is the first of a number of such investments on the site which aim to reduce the company’s usage of energy from the grid, improve overall sustainability and help Haigh’s customers on their various net zero journeys.
Harvest Green Developments Ltd delivered a turnkey solar energy project for Haigh, completing it on time and to budget despite challenges in the market such as increasing energy prices and supply chain part availability.
The success of the project has paved the way for additional development which will benefit the business and the environment.
Haigh’s customers are demanding transparency in supply chains as to the lifetime carbon impact of capital equipment. The company has historically focused on minimising the operating energy usage of its products, resulting in the lowest operating carbon footprint in its category.
With new carbon accounting methodologies being used in the industry, Haigh aims to properly reflect the benefits of renewable energy in the manufacturing process.
Whilst hoping for a decrease in energy prices, Haigh’s investment in becoming more self-sufficient also brings long-term stability from a cost perspective, in line with the company’s commitment to UK manufacturing while supporting employment in the local area.
Jacob Shepherd, Haigh’s Managing Director notes “The Harvest Green Developments team have delivered a great installation for us, they were clear and straightforward to work with from initial proposal right through to commissioning the system.”
Key Facts
The significant investment in the solar array produces up to 50% of the site’s electricity requirements over the summer and is estimated to provide at least a quarter of current total energy produced over a full typical year.
As of July 2024, the system has generated over 393MWh of electricity and offset over 76,000kg of CO2 emissions. 98% of all of the energy produced has been used on site, reducing the import of electricity by 26% since the system was commissioned.
Sector: Engineering
Haigh is dedicated to delivering the best in solids handling and waste processing systems, from initial design to ongoing maintenance.
Their team of engineers have provided countless clients with award winning macerators and sewage treatment solutions around the world, earning them a reputation as an industry leader.
Install Type
SolarEdge optimised Solar PV System with a DC system size of 232kW coupled up to 190kW of inverters. Import & Export monitoring to allow the client to measure energy use within the facility.
Technology
- 580 x Trina Solar 400W Solar PV modules
- 1 x SolarEdge SE100K inverter
- 1 x SolarEdge SE90K inverter
- 290 x SolarEdge P801 optimisers
How we can help
Harvest Green Developments look forward to supporting your business on your journey towards net zero, cheap energy and self-sufficiency. Check out out our guide on how we build renewable energy systems here.
