{"id":5268,"date":"2025-04-24T14:43:46","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T13:43:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodenergy.co.uk\/business\/?post_type=case-study&#038;p=5268"},"modified":"2026-01-20T10:38:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T10:38:45","slug":"bridec","status":"publish","type":"case-study","link":"https:\/\/www.goodenergy.co.uk\/business\/case-studies\/bridec\/","title":{"rendered":"Bridec"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media-content wp-block animate animate--stacked media-content--left media-content--type-image media-content--layout-default alignwide has-accent-color has-brand-yellow-accent-color\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"media-content__content \">\n\n        <h2 id=\"key-stats\" class=\"media-content__heading\">Key stats<\/h2>\n        <ul>\n<li><strong>Sector:<\/strong> Manufacturing &amp; Warehousing<\/li>\n<li><strong>Installation size: <\/strong>257.07 kWp + 104 kWh battery<\/li>\n<li><strong>Annual generation: <\/strong>255 MWh<\/li>\n<li><strong>Annual savings: <\/strong>\u00a357,000<\/li>\n<li><strong>Annual CO2 reduction:<\/strong> 40 tonnes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Return on investment: <\/strong>&lt; 3 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        \n                    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"media-content__media animate-element\">\n\n            \n                                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodenergy.co.uk\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/bridec_20240523-0346.jpg\" class=\"attachment-super size-super is--landscape\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 50vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodenergy.co.uk\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/bridec_20240523-0346.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.goodenergy.co.uk\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/bridec_20240523-0346-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.goodenergy.co.uk\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/bridec_20240523-0346-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.goodenergy.co.uk\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/bridec_20240523-0346-768x576.jpg 768w\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>                \n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\"><strong>The challenge: <\/strong>Manufacturer with high energy usage wants to lower costs and carbon<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide has-text-align-wide wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridec.co.uk\/\">Bridec<\/a> is Britain\u2019s oldest melamine board manufacturer, providing products to the trade for furniture, kitchens and flooring. The company runs several electricity-intensive processes which total 320,000 kWh per year, including a high-heat melamine press running 12 hours a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide has-text-align-wide wp-block-paragraph\">Bridec has a strong commitment to sustainability, with a rigorous environmental management system (ISO14001) in place. It turned to Good Energy to expand its existing rooftop solar PV array, with the dual aim of slashing carbon emissions and mitigating rising energy costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide has-text-align-wide wp-block-paragraph\">Like many manufacturers, Bridec has a large, unused flat roof space which is perfect for solar PV. Prior to the install, our team of MCS-accredited specialists conducted a detailed feasibility assessment and liaised with the Distribution Network Operator to secure permissions to connect a larger solar panel array to the grid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\"><strong>The Solution: <\/strong>An optimised solar and battery solution, with payback in under three years<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow is--inner-block\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is--inner-block\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodenergy.co.uk\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/bridec_20240523-0383-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodenergy.co.uk\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/bridec_20240523-0383-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.goodenergy.co.uk\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/bridec_20240523-0383-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.goodenergy.co.uk\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/bridec_20240523-0383-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.goodenergy.co.uk\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/bridec_20240523-0383.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow is--inner-block\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is--inner-block\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodenergy.co.uk\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/bridec_20240523-0232-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodenergy.co.uk\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/bridec_20240523-0232-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.goodenergy.co.uk\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/bridec_20240523-0232-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.goodenergy.co.uk\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/bridec_20240523-0232-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.goodenergy.co.uk\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/bridec_20240523-0232.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow is--inner-block\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is--inner-block\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodenergy.co.uk\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/bridec_20240523-0242-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodenergy.co.uk\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/bridec_20240523-0242-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.goodenergy.co.uk\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/bridec_20240523-0242-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.goodenergy.co.uk\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/bridec_20240523-0242-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.goodenergy.co.uk\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/bridec_20240523-0242.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide has-text-align-wide wp-block-paragraph\">Good Energy Solar installed a solar array with a capacity of 257.07 kWp, and a 3-phase 104 kWh battery to store excess electricity for use at peak times. Bridec&#8217;s solar panel array will offset 71% of their annual electricity bill, with expected annual savings of \u00a357,000 and full payback in less than 3 years. Bridec is also getting paid for any excess electricity they export to the grid, via a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Good Energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide has-text-align-wide wp-block-paragraph\">Comissioned in June 2024, the solar array met almost all of Bridec\u2019s electricity needs in the summer months, dramatically cutting the company\u2019s carbon footprint and bills. Even on cloudy days in winter, the array is generating up to 140 kWh per day, keeping their energy costs low.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide has-text-align-wide wp-block-paragraph\">Installed using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mantechsafetysystems.com\/fall-arrest-fall-restraint-and-rescue\/mansafe-fall-arrest-systems\">Mansafe fall-arrest system<\/a>, the solar array will be simple to maintain without the need for excess scaffolding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide has-brand-yellow-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow is--inner-block\">\n<p class=\"is-style-body-l is--inner-block wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cWe wanted to increase our renewable generation capacity, because it\u2019s the right thing to do, and will protect us against rising energy costs. We chose Good Energy not only on price, but because we were confident they\u2019ve delivered similar large-scale projects in our sector. Good Energy were a great partner and very professional \u2013 I can\u2019t fault them! We received great service at every stage, from design and planning, through to installation and commissioning.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is--inner-block wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Alasdair Pollard, Director, Bridec<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow is--inner-block\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is--inner-block\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodenergy.co.uk\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/bridec_20240523-0353-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodenergy.co.uk\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/bridec_20240523-0353-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.goodenergy.co.uk\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/bridec_20240523-0353-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.goodenergy.co.uk\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/bridec_20240523-0353-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.goodenergy.co.uk\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/bridec_20240523-0353.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"cta-bar wp-block has-dark-grey-background-color has-background alignwide\">\n        <div class=\"cta-bar__inner\">\n                    <h2 id=\"get-your-commercial-solar-quote-today\" class=\"cta-bar__heading\">Get your commercial solar quote today<\/h2>        \n                    <div class=\"cta-bar__content\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodenergy.co.uk\/business\/commercial-solar-panels-for-businesses\/#enquiry-form\"  class=\"g-button\">\n                        <span class=\"link__text\">\n            Get a quote        <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The challenge: Manufacturer with high energy usage wants to lower costs and carbon Bridec is Britain\u2019s oldest melamine board manufacturer,&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":3089,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[89],"tags":[],"cs-product":[99,108],"class_list":["post-5268","case-study","type-case-study","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-manufacturing-factories","cs-product-commercial-solar","cs-product-commercial-supply"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - 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