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 |
| Estimated annual generation | 320,440 kWh |
| Annual CO2 emissions saved | 75 Tonnes |
| Energy generated to date | 400,600 kWh |
What our customers say
At Salford City Council we have found working with NPS to be very positive, we have benefitted immensely from their experience in delivering roof mounted PV projects. NPS have installed PV systems on 21 of Salford City Council’s public sector estate properties within our Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) programme, all with differing requirements whether that be size of installation, existing roof restrictions, numbers of panels, load capacity etc. The ballasted/ floating mounting system which was proposed for two of our biggest sites within the programme was designed by NPS to meet the needs of these large leisure centre buildings with no roof penetrations to keep the integrity of the roof intact. The PSDS PV programme at circa £1.2m has been a challenging programme to deliver in extremely strict timescales. NPS have worked tirelessly to deliver to time and budget for Salford, we have found the team at NPS very easy to work with, flexible and accommodating with great communication with the client and sites. The installations have been delivered on time and with minimal disruption to our very busy sites. Similarly NPS has previously delivered Solar PV on Salford Schools through a community funded programme promoted by Greater Manchester Community Renewables. These installations were carried out efficiently during the restricted time periods of school holidays and feedback from the schools was very positive.
Michael Hemingway, Principal Officer – Climate Change, Salford City Council
