Introduction
Care Plus Group has taken a practical step towards lowering operational costs and improving energy efficiency with the installation of a solar PV system at its Westgate Park site in Grimsby. The system installed by RSUK Group is already helping reduce reliance on grid-supplied electricity, cutting costs and offering more control over energy use.
About Care Plus Group
Formed in 2011 Care Plus Group is a community-focused organisation and employs over 800 members of staff. It provides a range of health and social care services across North East Lincolnshire aimed at helping improve people’s health and wellbeing and enrich people’s lives.
Care Plus is a Community Benefit Society. Any profit it makes is reinvested back into the development and delivery of health and care services, ensuring it can constantly evolve and develop the services it offers to the local community.
With busy offices running seven days a week and the increasing cost of powering essential systems such as air conditioning, the group needed a solution to manage consumption more effectively while supporting its sustainability goals.
The Challenge
Running a site like Westgate Park requires a substantial amount of electricity. Care Plus Group was looking for a reliable way to reduce energy bills, avoid future cost increases and limit disruptions caused by external supply issues. The organisation also wanted to cut down its carbon footprint and reduce ongoing maintenance demands.
Why Care Plus Group Chose RSUK Group
Care Plus Group chose RSUK Group for its experience and reputation in delivering practical, high-quality solar PV installations. RSUK Group’s ability to tailor systems to client requirements, combined with a straightforward, no-pressure approach, gave Care Plus Group the confidence that the project would be delivered to a high standard.
The Solution
RSUK Group installed a 73.35kW solar PV system at the Westgate Park site in Grimsby. The system includes 163 high-efficiency 450-watt panels, designed to generate a significant portion of the site's electricity on-site. Bird protection was included as part of the design to prevent nesting and reduce debris build-up, helping to maintain performance and reduce maintenance over the long term.
The Results
The solar PV system is now delivering clean energy directly to Care Plus Group’s building, offsetting a large share of its daytime electricity use. This has already begun to reduce overall energy bills and will help protect the organisation from rising energy costs in future. The inclusion of bird protection also means the system is easier to maintain, helping to keep it operating at full efficiency.
Conclusion
The installation at Westgate Park has given Care Plus Group a cost-effective and practical way to manage energy use across a busy office site. With the support of RSUK Group, the organisation now benefits from greater energy independence, lower running costs, and a more sustainable operation.
Are you looking to save money on your electricity bills and future-proof your business against rising electricity costs?
Contact RSUK Group to discuss how its expertise in solar PV installations can benefit your business. RSUK Group will provide you with a tailored solution that meets your needs and help you reduce your carbon footprint. Take the first step towards a sustainable future for your business today.