A Cambridgeshire Maxus dealership and Nissan authorised repairer has accomplished photo voltaic power set up, reinforcing the corporate’s dedication to sustainability and decreasing its carbon footprint.
The system at JS Holmes Ltd in Wisbech St Mary contains 171 high-efficiency 445-watt panels fitted to the showroom and workshop roof. It’s anticipated that they are going to meet almost 40% of the dealership’s annual electrical energy wants.
Many of the power generated might be used on web site whereas extra energy might be fed into the grid. It It’s forecast the funding ought to pay for itself in beneath 4 years.
The 76kW system will forestall round 16 tonnes of carbon emissions per 12 months – the environmental equal of planting tons of of timber.
The mission builds upon JS Holmes’ different sustainability initiatives, resembling switching to a renewable electrical energy tariff, and making efforts to recycle oil, tyres and cardboard. As well as, an environmentally-friendly water-based paint system was launched within the bodyshop final 12 months.
Alex Holmes, director at JS Holmes, mentioned: ‘‘We’re dedicated to driving optimistic environmental change whereas making certain the long-term sustainability of our operations.
‘‘Our funding in photo voltaic power, alongside our dedication to electrical automobiles, highlights our ambition to be on the forefront of the inexperienced transition. We wish to thank native firm 4 Manner Group for putting in our new solar energy system – we had a fantastic expertise with them.
‘‘With our strong focus on sustainability, we continue to demonstrate that environmental responsibility and commercial success can go hand in hand.’’
