-
600kWp
Rooftop solar array -
25-YEAR
Solar PPA -
121 tonnes
of CO₂ saved annually -
£1.3m
Anticipated lifetime savings
Background
Established in March 2000, Mail Solutions is a leading UK manufacturer specialising in envelopes and printed communications. Committed to delivering high-quality tailored solutions, the company focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of printed communication to better connect businesses with their customers.
Challenge
Mail Solutions faced significant challenges including high energy costs, the imperative to reduce their carbon footprint and navigating a complex multi-level decision-making process.
The project took 18 months from initial engagement to full operational status, including initial consultation, technical analysis, detailed customer engagement, planning, and the final installation process.
System Capacity: 600kWp
Annual Generation: 541,140 kWh
Onsite Consumption: 519,681 kWh annually
Annual reduction of 121 tonnes of CO₂ emissions
Benefits and Outcomes
- Annual Savings: £55,860
- Energy Efficiency: System meets 16.3% of the site’s overall electricity demand
- Investment Opportunity: Mail Solutions avoided upfront capital expenditure, enabling investment in other strategic business areas
- Investment Opportunity: Mail Solutions avoided upfront capital expenditure, enabling investment in other strategic business areas
- Contract Duration: 25-year agreement
- Lifetime Savings: Over £1.3 million anticipated
Main Challenges Overcome:
Power-Zero successfully navigated Mail Solutions’ multi-stakeholder decision-making environment, tailoring a compelling business case and effectively managing lease and contractual complexities.
Objectives Achieved:
Power-Zero provided a tailored energy solution that delivered significant cost savings and supported Mail Solutions’ sustainability goals.
