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the benefits of solar for the industrial sector.
The importance of solar energy for industry lies in its ability to help reduce energy costs, increase sustainability efforts, and improve the company's bottom line. By investing in industrial solar rooftop solutions, ZEN Energy delivers customized, state-of-the-art technology taking advantage of unused rooftop space to generate renewable energy.
Solar also reduces dependence on grid electricity and helps to future-proof the company against rising energy prices and potential supply disruptions. It provides a level of resilience and continuity that can be particularly important for industries with critical infrastructure or operations that rely on uninterrupted power supply. Additionally, by using solar energy, companies can reduce their reliance on fossil fuels, which are subject to price volatility and supply chain disruptions, and promote energy security and stability.
Solar energy provides a sustainable solution to help your company meet its environmental commitments and reduce its carbon footprint. ZEN Energy can ensure your solar energy system is efficient, reliable, and requires minimal maintenance, enabling your company to focus on its core business operations while benefiting from the long-term return on investment that solar energy provides.
solar for industry case study
One of the leading wood processors in New Zealand goes solar!
39.6kW Commercial Solar Energy System
Installed in December 2018
51,000kWh Generated
Leading to $7,700 worth of savings per year.
“First and foremost ZEN provided a system which met our needs – substantially reducing our power bill and carbon footprint and at our budget. But we were also impressed with their regular communication, consistently following up and keeping us fully informed throughout the process – even helping us secure a better deal on our power!” —Leyton Dowman, Managing Director, Jalco Ltd
About the project
Jalco Ltd is a leading wood processor in the BoP region. Managing Director Leyton Dowman had an off-grid system at home and so already knew the benefits of rooftop solar. Wood processing is an electricity intensive industry and Leyton came to ZEN Energy Systems seeking a cost-effective rooftop solar power (PV) system to offset its high power bills and reduce their carbon emissions to improve their environmental sustainability.
“Lowering our environmental impact was as important to us as lower power bills. ZEN’s system has delivered on both of these goals.”
How ZEN helped
ZEN conducted site visits and detailed analysis of Jalco’s electricity consumption patterns across each day over the whole calendar year. It matched this usage with the solar generation forecasts of ZEN’s solar design software to ensure a system size which was optimised for Jalco’s exact needs. Additionally, ZEN was able to use its relationships with power retailers to lower Jalco’s ‘grid’ rate and create further savings!
Highlights
New Zealand’s 1st solar powered wood processor
5.0 c/kWh equivalent over 25 years
Carbon emissions reduction of 6.2 tonnes p.a. Source: Ecotricity.co.nz Emissions Calculator
Panels warranted to perform at 85% of day one efficiency after 25 years.
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