The sun is certainly shining on F.Ball & Co!

Established in 1886, F. Ball and Co. Ltd are the UK’s leading manufacturer of flooring installation products for the contract flooring industry and are dedicated to adopting sustainable practices. As attention turns to managing scope 3 emissions upstream in supply chains, manufacturers are under increasing pressure to make their operations more sustainable. As F. Ball and Co. Ltd are now discovering, an investment in solar power is the perfect solution for decreasing energy costs and improving sustainability. F Ball and Co. Ltd were already focused on environmental responsibility, adopting ISO14001 accredited manufacturing processes and offering a free recycling service for contractors. Our solar panel installation is another important step towards a sustainable future for the business.

After finding us online, F. Ball and Co. Ltd contacted us to provide a quote for a second solar PV installation they were planning at their site at Churnetside Business Park, Leek.

As discussions progressed, and they learned more about our dedicated Operations & Maintenance service, we were also asked to attend and assess their existing system which had a number of faults and issues. Following our visit and report on the findings, we carried out remedial works to replace nine inverters and recommission the system.

Following this encouraging start, F. Ball and Co. Ltd were very confident of our team’s competency and dedication and selected us to install their second solar PV project. We continued to impress throughout our installation, prompting Engineering Manager, Adam Reeves, to send us fantastic feedback of how we had managed the project.

“I would like to take the opportunity to let you know how impressed we have been throughout the project. Your team has handled everything very professionally, from prelim design to commissioning. It is quite rare that contractors come to site without us having to intervene in one way or another. Very refreshing that Geo Green did what they said they would and thought about the fine details of how to complete it safely and efficiently.”

Since the project’s completed installation, F. Ball and Co. Ltd are predicted to benefit financially. It’s expected that F. Ball and Co. Ltd estimated internal rate of return is 31.6% per annum at a 3-year payback rate.

As with all solar PV installations, F. Ball and Co. Ltd are set to see a decrease in their energy bills, improved energy security and a significant reduction in emissions.

The system is saving 59 tonnes of CO2 a year, which is the equivalent of permanently removing 12 petrol cars from the road.