NPS Solar partnered with Ultimate products Global Sourcing Ltd to deliver a 529 kWp state of the art re-newable energy generation system at the companies ‘Manor Mill’ Head office.
UPGS operate from the large Grade 2 listed ‘Manor Mill’ site in Chadderton near Oldham with over 200 staff, an international head office and warehousing space all under 1 roof. High energy consumption and increased utility costs led to UPGS searching for more sustainable ways in which to operate. Their brief was simple. Reduce reliance on the grid, increase sustainability and reduce long term running costs.
The large flat roof area of the Mill (the size of a football pitch) was perfectly suited to the addition of Solar Panels and NPS Solar met the UPGS brief with a bespoke system design and mounting system, maximising the available space, providing detailed 3D modelling and energy performance calculations to satisfy the clients requirements. NPS Solar were successful in a competitive tender and bidding process providing the highest output system per m2, utilising premium equipment, at a competitive price.
The NPS Solar Solution
- Detailed 3D Solar design package (3D building modelling, energy performance)
- Planning and building regulations requirements
- Grid Connection application (DNO G99)
- Structural loading and wind calculations (Liaison with structural engineers)
- JCT construction works contract management
- Principle contractor responsibilities and all associated Health & Safety requirements
- Full supply and installation package – Delivered by experienced NPS Solar in house project managers
- DNO Witness testing and export limitation compliance (DNO G100)
- System handover and software training for client operatives
- Client support securing export payments via the Smart Export Guarantee
- Ongoing operation and maintenance agreement for the future
Key Figures
| Total system size | 529 kWp |
| Number of PV panels | 1,150 |
| Design stage Estimated annual generation | 320,440 kWh |
| Annual CO2 emissions saved | 75 Tonnes |
| Actual Annual Generation (2024) | 360,200 kWh |
What our customers say
NPS Energy helped us to navigate through the world of PV installations during a time of unprecedented turbulence in the solar industry, as a consequence of the war in Ukraine and COVID-19 lockdowns in China. We benefited greatly from the experience of the team at NPS who were able to provide guidance on every step of the project from brief to commissioning, and O&M aftercare. UPGS partnered with NPS Energy to deliver a 529kWP PV system comprising of 1150 solar panels on the roof of our head office in Oldham. The help provided by NPS Energy was instrumental in delivering the project to the highest standards, within tight deadlines, and on budget. The strong relationships NPS maintain with their suppliers helped to reduce the impact of the delays seen globally across the industry as solar panel and inverter manufacturers were forced to close following COVID-19 outbreaks across China. I would have no hesitations in working with NPS in the future or recommending them to other organisations as they were able to handle any problem which arose, and the quality of their work is second to none.
Michael Gizauskas, Operations Co-Ordinator UP Global Sourcing UK Ltd
