Enlightened recently took a significant step towards a more sustainable future by installing, on the roof of our warehouse and offices in Bristol, a 50KW photovoltaic solar array consisting of 120 Trina Vertex S+ 415W Dual Glass N-Type solar panels with a Growatt 50LT:3 inverter.  Our own in-house installation team completed the installation working alongside an external specialist contractor.  

Enlightened’s solar array installation is just one part of the broader energy-saving strategies we have invested in. Along with the solar panels, we have also implemented comprehensive roof insulation and pipe lagging, which will also significantly reduce our energy consumption and further lower our carbon footprint.

The solar array was commissioned in November 2022, and in the five months since being turned on, it has generated an impressive 11.2MWh of clean energy. The system's peak generation (so far) was 283KWh in one day, closely matching the anticipated generation when the installation was designed, and shows just how accurate system calculations have become. The 120-panel solar array is MCS certified, which is a testament to the high quality of the installation.

Enlightened has taken an important step towards a more sustainable future through our investment and commitment to renewable energy solutions like solar panels. Solar panels are an excellent way to reduce our company's carbon footprint with the benefit of significantly lowering our energy costs in the long term. The project was partly funded by a grant from the West of England Combined Authority, which provided a welcome endorsement for companies like ours to invest in sustainable energy solutions. We know just how beneficial and important to all of our future, sustainable energy solutions are and hope that through our commitment we can demonstrate just how rewarding and ultimately affordable, investment in solar technology can be.