What you need to know
PBFS installed a 47.5kWp solar system at Courtesy Filling Station in Southampton that was cash flow positive in the first year, saving £11,680 annually and reducing CO2 emissions by 8.6 tonnes.
Who are PBFS
Established in 1960, PBFS has a wealth of experience in operating petrol filling stations and convenience stores in the South of England.
What PBFS wanted
PBFS’s primary objectives were to achieve immediate financial savings from solar energy, reduce operational costs, improve property value and support sustainability goals.
Solution
We installed a 47.5kWp rooftop solar system allowing the PBFS to lock in lower energy rates, with 34% of their energy needs met by solar.
Future-Proofing
PBFS is now protected from energy price volatility, ensuring predictable energy costs and improving financial planning capabilities.
Financial Benefits
PBFS is forecast to save £11,680 in energy costs in the first year. Over 25 years, they are projected to save £396,168.
Environmental Benefits
The installation reduced the PBFS’s carbon footprint by 8.6 tonnes of CO2 annually, equivalent to planting 1,610 trees over the system lifetime, with immediate positive environmental impact.
