350 kWp + 300 kWh Cold Storage Solar
Manchester Cold Chain Ltd — Manchester, Greater Manchester | Completed 2024
Client
Manchester Cold Chain Ltd
Location
Manchester, Greater Manchester
System Size
350 kWp / 300 kWh BESS
Completed
2024
A combined solar and battery storage system for a large frozen food distribution centre. The installation offsets 65% of refrigeration electricity costs, protects the cold chain during grid outages, and delivers measurable carbon reductions for retailer compliance audits.
The Challenge
The client's 45,000 sq ft cold storage facility consumed over £180,000 in electricity annually, with refrigeration compressors accounting for 68% of total demand. The roof was crowded with HVAC condensers and evaporator units, and the operations director was concerned about temperature stability during any grid disruption.
Our Solution
Bee Solar conducted a drone roof survey and CAD layout that recovered 65% usable area by elevating panels above plant equipment. A 350 kWp array was paired with a 300 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery. The energy management system prioritises refrigeration loads, schedules non-critical defrost cycles during peak solar hours, and provides 60 minutes of critical load backup.
Project Results
Annual electricity bill reduced by £84,000 (46%)
Refrigeration load offset increased to 65% with battery
Cold chain protected during 3 grid outage events in first year
Carbon footprint reduced by 110 tonnes CO2e annually
BRC audit sustainability score improved from C to A
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