500 kWp + 200 kWh Battery Storage
Peak Manufacturing Co — Stockport, Greater Manchester | Completed 2024
Client
Peak Manufacturing Co
Location
Stockport, Greater Manchester
System Size
500 kWp / 200 kWh BESS
Completed
2024
A combined solar and battery storage system for a precision manufacturing facility. The battery stores surplus morning generation and discharges during afternoon peak tariff hours, significantly reducing demand charges.
The Challenge
The manufacturer's energy-intensive production lines created sharp peak demand spikes during afternoon shifts. Standard solar alone could not address the peak demand charges that comprised 40% of their electricity bill. They also needed UPS backup for sensitive CNC machinery.
Our Solution
Bee Solar designed a 500 kWp array paired with a 200 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery. The energy management system automatically shifts stored solar to afternoon peak periods and provides 45 minutes of critical load backup during grid outages.
Project Results
Annual energy costs reduced by £102,000 (38%)
Peak demand charges cut by 55% through battery discharge
Production line uptime protected with critical load backup
Payback period of 5.2 years including battery cost
Carbon footprint reduced by 156 tonnes CO2e annually
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