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Solar energy is playing an increasingly important role in how businesses reduce their environmental impact. For us, 2025 marked a major milestone, it was the first full year of operating on-site solar panels at our facility.
In May 2024, 531 solar panels were installed on the roof of our site. After a partial year of generation in 2024, 2025 became our first complete year of producing and using solar energy, delivering measurable benefits for both our operations and the wider energy network.
Solar Energy Generation in Our First Full Year
During 2025, our solar panels generated 242.44 MWh of renewable electricity.
Based on an average household electricity consumption of 3,600 kWh per year, this amount of solar energy is equivalent to powering approximately 67 homes for one year. Generating electricity on-site helps reduce reliance on fossil fuel based energy and lowers overall emissions.
As our first full year of operation, these figures demonstrate the immediate impact solar energy can have when integrated into manufacturing facilities.
Using Solar Energy On-Site
Of the total solar energy generated in 2025, 106.81 MWh was used directly within our operations.
Using solar energy on-site maximises its environmental benefit. It reduces demand on the grid, avoids transmission losses, and directly replaces electricity that may otherwise be generated from fossil fuels.
This on-site usage represents 44% of the solar energy generated during the year, helping power our day to day operations with cleaner electricity.
Supporting the Grid with Solar Energy
Solar energy continues to deliver value even when on-site demand is met. In 2025, 135.63 MWh of surplus electricity was exported back to the grid.
Based on average household electricity usage of 3,600 kWh/year, this exported solar energy could supply around 38 homes for an entire year. By feeding renewable electricity into the grid, we helped increase access to clean energy beyond our own facility.
The Environmental Impact of Solar Energy
One of the clearest benefits of solar energy is its contribution to reducing emissions and avoiding fossil fuel use.
In 2025, our solar energy generation delivered the following environmental impact:
- 53 tonnes of CO₂ saved
- An environmental benefit equivalent to 4,728 trees planted
- 74 tonnes of standard coal avoided
These figures help translate renewable energy generation into tangible environmental outcomes.
Why Solar Energy Matters to Our Business
Solar energy forms part of our wider approach to sustainability and responsible manufacturing. By investing in on-site renewable energy, we are reducing the footprint of our protective packaging operations while supporting customers who value more sustainable supply chains.
2025 demonstrated what is possible in the first full year of solar energy generation and provided a strong foundation to build on in the years ahead.
Looking Ahead
With one full year of solar energy generation complete, we now have a clear baseline for measuring future progress. As we continue to optimise our operations, solar energy will remain a key part of our efforts to reduce emissions and support long-term sustainability.
Because meaningful change starts with action and solar energy is helping us take that step.
For more information on How Solar Energy Supported Our Operations in 2025 talk to Protective Packaging Ltd