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Fitzgerald Rail & Construction Equipment Services
- Client Fitzgerald
- Date June 2023
- Sector Commercial Solar
- Location Cwmbran, South Wales
Project Overview
Fitzgerald Rail & Construction Equipment Services Ltd, a leading provider of specialist services to the rail and construction sectors, approached SDE Energy Solutions to explore ways of reducing operational energy costs while aligning with sustainability goals.
Operating heavy-duty plant and machinery across multiple sites, the company was facing increasing energy demands. They sought a long-term solution that would both reduce their reliance on grid electricity and allow them to generate clean, renewable energy onsite.
Our Solution
After a full feasibility study and energy assessment, SDE Energy Solutions designed and delivered a 250kWp Solar PV system at Fitzgerald’s headquarters in Cwmbran, South Wales. The installation was tailored to maximise on-site generation and deliver long-term energy and carbon savings.
Key Services Provided:
- Feasibility study & ROI modelling
- Full system design
- Equipment procurement & installation
- Grid connection & commissioning
- Post-install monitoring & support
Client Benefits
- Significant reduction in energy costs
- Improved operational self-sufficiency
- Enhanced environmental credentials
- Support for net zero commitments
- Protection from rising energy prices
Performance & Impact (After First Month)
- Annual energy generation: 217 MWh
- Estimated lifetime savings: £16,701.10
- Payback period: 1.8 years
- CO₂ emissions saved: 4.11 tonnes
- Equivalent trees planted: 6,524
These outstanding early results confirmed that the system was performing to and even exceeding expectations. The client was particularly impressed by the short payback period and long-term financial and environmental benefits.
SDE Energy Solutions is proud to have supported Fitzgerald Rail & Construction Equipment Services Ltd on their journey toward clean energy independence. This project is a powerful example of how businesses in energy-intensive industries can take control of their sustainability future while achieving immediate cost savings.
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