RENOLIT
RENOLIT fully funded solar PV installation at Cramlington, Northumberland
The RENOLIT Group is a global, family-owned business specialising in a wide range of plastic films and other plastic products, as well as related services for various markets and applications. These include automotive, medical & pharmaceutical, home & building, shipping, advertising & packaging sectors. The company has been setting quality and innovation standards for over 75 years and employs more than 5,000 people at over 30 locations worldwide.
Project Overview
Zestec Renewable Energy, in collaboration with Seed Renewables Limited and Octopus Energy Generation, are delivering a fully funded solar PV system at RENOLIT’s Cramlington site, comprising both rooftop and carport arrays, under its Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) model. The goal? To reduce carbon emissions, generate sustainable electricity on-site, and strengthen operational resilience.
RENOLIT by numbers
System capacity:
1.76 mWp
Estimated annual generation:
1.47 mWh
Annual electricity cost saving:
£60,000
Year one CO₂ reduction:
331 tonnes
How We Helped
- Solution delivered: 1.76Mwp solar PV capacity
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- Rooftop array: 900 kWp
- Carport array (staff car park): 866 kWp
- Additional infrastructure: EV charging integrated to maximise renewable energy consumption.
- Execution strategy:
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- Roof strengthening and civils work completed during scheduled maintenance shutdown to minimise disruption.
- Logistical phasing being implemented to navigate live car park access requirement.
