Grid Applications for Car Dealerships
Project Overview
Client: Renewable energy installation company
Location: Blackpool, Burnley, Bolton, Ormskirk
Reduce Limited was engaged as a subcontractor to provide essential electrical design and grid application services for seven car dealerships located across Blackpool, Burnley, Bolton, and Ormskirk. The installations ranged from 60kWp to 120kWp, each tailored to meet the unique energy demands of the dealership sites.
The renewable energy installation company required a reliable partner to support the technical and regulatory side of grid applications, enabling them to focus on the installation process. Reduce Limited’s expertise ensured seamless integration of the systems into the grid and full compliance with Distribution Network Operator (DNO) requirements.
Key Services Provided:
- Electrical Design: Reduce Limited created the electrical design for each of the seven sites, ensuring the systems were optimized for the energy usage patterns of car dealerships, which typically have high power demands due to lighting, heating, and vehicle maintenance.
- Grid Application: A critical aspect of this project was securing the necessary grid connections. Reduce Limited managed the entire grid application process for all seven sites, ensuring compliance with DNO regulations and coordinating approvals with the relevant network operators.
- Subcontractor Support: Operating as a supporting subcontractor, Reduce Limited allowed the renewable energy installer to focus on delivering high-quality installations. This partnership strengthened the installer’s service offerings, enabling them to take on more projects with confidence.
Results:
The seven car dealership sites now benefit from renewable energy systems that help reduce their carbon footprint and energy costs. Thanks to the successful grid applications and electrical design provided by Reduce Limited, the renewable energy installer was able to complete these projects efficiently and grow its service portfolio in the process.
Conclusion:
This project demonstrated Reduce Limited’s value as a supporting subcontractor in the renewable energy sector. By handling the grid application and electrical design, Reduce Limited enabled its client to expand their service offerings and deliver successful solar installations across multiple sites. The partnership between the installer and Reduce Limited resulted in energy-efficient, sustainable solutions for the car dealerships, showcasing Reduce Limited’s technical expertise and flexibility in supporting large-scale renewable projects.
