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Solar Panels for
Food Manufacturing
Reduce Refrigeration Costs 60%

Specialist installations for bakeries, dairies, meat processing, and cold storage. Perfect alignment with peak cooling demands.

SALSA Compliant BRC Certified HACCP Compatible Clean Install Methods
150+ Food Factory Installs
From artisan bakeries to major processing plants
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Cold Storage Optimized

Food Manufacturing Energy Profile

Food processing facilities have unique energy demands that align perfectly with solar generation patterns

65%

Refrigeration Load

Largest energy consumer in food processing facilities

24/7

Continuous Operation

Cold storage requires constant energy supply

Peak

Summer Alignment

Highest cooling demands match peak solar generation

Energy Breakdown by Process

Primary Energy Users

Cold Storage & Refrigeration 40-60%
Processing Equipment 15-25%
Lighting & HVAC 10-20%
Packaging Lines 8-15%
Cleaning Systems 5-10%

Solar Benefits by Process

  • Refrigeration: Daytime cooling offset reduces grid demand by 50-70%
  • Processing: Production line power during peak generation hours
  • Lighting: Natural daylight supplement reduces artificial lighting costs
  • HVAC: Reduced grid load during peak tariff periods

Food Safety Compliant Installation

Our installation methods meet all food safety standards while maintaining production continuity

SALSA Compliant Methods

Installation procedures fully compliant with SALSA food safety requirements

  • • Contained work areas
  • • Clean installation protocols
  • • Documentation compliance

BRC Certification Ready

Installation supports BRC Global Standard certification requirements

  • • Risk assessment protocols
  • • Pest control compatibility
  • • Traceability documentation

Clean Room Compatible

Specialized installation for sterile and clean room environments

  • • Positive pressure maintenance
  • • Contamination prevention
  • • Sterile access protocols

HACCP Integration

Installation methods integrate with existing HACCP systems

  • • Critical control point protection
  • • Temperature monitoring compatibility
  • • Cleaning validation support

Audit Trail Compliance

Complete documentation for regulatory and customer audits

  • • Installation certificates
  • • Commissioning reports
  • • Ongoing maintenance logs

Production Continuity

Zero disruption installation during planned maintenance windows

  • • Scheduled downtime coordination
  • • Phased installation approach
  • • Emergency access maintenance

Food Manufacturing Case Studies

Real results from food processing facilities across the UK

Dairy Processing

Yorkshire Dairy Co-operative

Large-scale dairy processing facility with extensive cold storage requirements

System Size: 450kW
Annual Savings: £89,000
ROI Period: 3.8 years
CO2 Reduction: 186 tonnes/year
"Solar has transformed our energy costs. The alignment with our refrigeration loads means we're saving over 60% on daytime electricity."
- Operations Manager, Yorkshire Dairy
Bakery

Regional Bakery Chain

Multi-site bakery operation with high energy demand from ovens and cooling systems

System Size: 180kW
Annual Savings: £42,000
ROI Period: 4.1 years
CO2 Reduction: 74 tonnes/year
"Installation during our annual shutdown was seamless. We're now producing 35% of our energy needs from solar."
- Site Manager, Regional Bakery
Meat Processing

Premium Meat Processor

High-end meat processing facility with strict temperature control requirements

System Size: 320kW
Annual Savings: £67,500
ROI Period: 3.5 years
CO2 Reduction: 132 tonnes/year
"BRC audit was seamless - our solar installation met all food safety requirements while delivering exceptional savings."
- Quality Manager, Premium Meat Processor

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