AR Power supports global brand to reduce energy costs
Overview
Nilörn is a global brand partner specialising in trims, packaging and information labels, helping some of the world’s leading brands create distinctive and engaging brand experiences.
With a strong focus on design and sustainability, Nilörn works primarily within the fashion industry, supporting customers throughout the development of their brand identity. Its offering spans design, product development, production, logistics and sustainability, alongside products including trims, packaging and information labels.
As part of its continued focus on sustainability and efficient business operations, Nilörn was looking for an opportunity to reduce its reliance on electricity from the grid while delivering long-term financial benefits.
The answer was solar PV.
Project Overview
For Nilörn, the decision to invest in solar PV was driven primarily by one factor: reducing energy costs over the long term.
The business wanted to take greater control of its energy consumption and reduce the amount it spent purchasing electricity from the grid. Solar PV offered an opportunity to generate electricity on site, helping Nilörn make better use of its premises while reducing its ongoing energy costs.
Following outreach by AR Power to Nilörn, the relationship that developed from that first conversation ultimately led to the company choosing AR Power for the project.
Speaking about the decision, Managing Director David Hinchliffe said, “I got a sense very early on in our many conversations that this was a company I wanted to work with. The approach, style and clear expertise in this area were all contributing factors.”
For Nilörn, selecting the right installer was about more than simply comparing quotations. The company wanted confidence that its solar PV project would be delivered professionally and to a high standard, with the expertise and communication needed throughout the process.
That confidence continued to grow as the project progressed, with David highlighting the involvement of the wider AR Power team, “The whole experience was very good. The interaction with the wide team gave me confidence that this project was going to be delivered to a very high standard.”
The installation was planned and delivered with minimal disruption to the business, allowing Nilörn to continue its operations while the work was completed.
An additional consideration during the project was the factory’s proximity to a Network Rail railway line. As a result, AR Power engaged directly with Network Rail to ensure the installation could be planned and delivered safely with the appropriate measures and procedures in place throughout the works. This additional coordination was carefully managed as part of the project, helping to ensure the installation was completed safely while minimising disruption to Nilörn’s operations.
Project Specifications
AR Power’s in-house team designed and delivered a bespoke solar PV system tailored to the site’s requirements:
- System size: 38 kWp
- Number of panels: 80
- Estimated annual generation: 33,798 kWh
- Annual CO₂ reduction: 6,621 kg/year
- Cost savings per year (£): £5,984
Outcome
The completed solar PV system was brought online immediately following installation, allowing Nilörn to begin generating its own electricity.
For a business looking to reduce its long-term energy costs, this provides an opportunity to generate power on site and reduce its dependence on electricity purchased from the grid.
The speed and smoothness of the project were also important to Nilörn. David was particularly pleased with how quickly the installation was completed and the limited disruption experienced by the business.
“The project was completed quickly, with a minimum amount of disruption. The system came online immediately and we are generating our own power, it’s my new obsession!”
For Nilörn, solar PV represents a long-term investment in reducing energy costs while supporting the company’s wider commitment to sustainability.
While the financial benefits were the primary reason Nilörn decided to invest in solar, the experience of working with AR Power proved to be just as important.
David describes the overall experience as highly personal, highlighting the AR Power team and the relationships developed throughout the project. “I couldn’t have had a better experience. It felt very personal. I enjoyed working with all the delivery team, you have a great bunch of people and it was a total joy.”
For Nilörn, the overall experience reinforced the importance of choosing a solar PV partner with the technical expertise and customer focus to support a project from initial discussions through to completion.
Conclusion
Nilörn’s investment in solar PV demonstrates how businesses can take a long-term approach to managing their energy costs.
By generating electricity on site, the company is now able to make use of its own renewable energy while reducing its reliance on grid-supplied electricity.
Just as importantly, the project highlights the value of selecting the right installation partner. From the initial conversations through to the completed installation, Nilörn valued AR Power’s expertise, personal approach and the involvement of the wider delivery team.
As David puts it, “I couldn’t have had a better experience.”
For businesses considering solar PV, Nilörn’s experience shows that the benefits extend beyond the panels themselves. With the right system and the right partner, solar can become a valuable long-term investment in reducing energy costs, improving energy resilience and supporting a more sustainable future.
If you would like to discuss installing solar for your business or organisation, please get in touch with us today. We are more than happy to have an exploratory conversation with you and to answer any questions you have.
