The Forshaw Group is excited to announce that the PV solar panels on its Knowsley head office are now up and running. This has been completed with £300,000 investment for the continued expansion and development of its head office site, and with the help of a £50,000 grant from St Helen’s Chamber of Commerce.
The new solar panels will enable the business to generate its own power and also recharge its fleet of electric vehicles. This furthers its move towards sustainable practices, as part of its ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility. The business is also looking into services where any excess power can be directed to a community hub, to give back to local people who are maybe struggling with energy financial challenges.
Within the first week, the solar panels have generated just under 7,500 KW, the equivalent amount would generate enough for a month’s power in seven houses, which represents an incredible start.
According to the UK government the average cost per kWh of electricity is approximately 33.2p, so the solar panels have already created £2,400 worth of power.
Giving back to the community
The Forshaw Group managing director, Liam Hanlon said about the move to solar power, “We are proud of our on-going environmental commitment. We were delighted to add electric cars to our fleet, and now to be able to produce our own power for the business and hopefully give back in time to the community, is a great next step. We thank St Helen’s Chamber of Commerce for the grant it has awarded us, to help make our solar power dream a reality.”
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