CULINA GROUP
Solar Solutions
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Broad Oak CS successfully delivered a comprehensive Solar PV installation programme across four Culina logistics sites in the UK. As a major player in food and drink supply chain services, Culina required a cost-effective way to reduce electricity costs and carbon emissions.
These installations enable Culina to generate renewable electricity on-site—reducing reliance on grid-supplied power and delivering long-term operational savings.
PROJECT SCOPE
We delivered a full turnkey solution, including:
SITE BREAKDOWN & SYSTEM DETAILS
Site | System Size | Panels | Inverters | Mounting |
Great Bear Chesterfield | 453.44 kW | 832 × Trina 545W | 4 × Solis | Renusol Trapezoidal rail |
IPS St Helens | 382.01 kW | 708 × Trina 545W | 4 × Solis | Renusol Trapezoidal rail |
IPS Featherstone | 557.41 kW | 1,026 × Trina 545W | 5 × Solis | Renusol Trapezoidal rail |
CML Telford | 962.88 kW | 1,888 × Trina 510W | 8 × Solis | Renusol Trapezoidal rail (sheet metal roofs) |
All sites are equipped with Solis Cloud Monitoring, providing real-time visibility and automated fault alerts for Culina’s Facilities Director.
CHALLENGES
& SOLUTIONS
Working at Height
All roofs were fitted with full edge protection and bespoke scaffold staircases to ensure safe access.
Aesthetic Cable Routing
Cable routes were designed to prioritise safety while aligning with the building layout and appearance.
RESULTS & OUTCOME
Site | Annual Generation (kWh) | CO₂ Emissions Avoided (kg) | Self-Sufficiency (%) |
Great Bear Chesterfield | 414,026 | 194,578 | 19.1% |
IPS St Helens | 325,571 | 153,001 | 26.3% |
IPS Featherstone | 534,064 | 250,992 | 27.2% |
CML Telford | 774,351 | 363,917 | 18.5% |
Each system significantly reduces CO₂ emissions and contributes to Culina’s energy self-sufficiency and sustainability goals.
Broad Oak CS has once again demonstrated its ability to deliver large-scale renewable energy systems across complex multi-site operations.
Our turnkey delivery model ensured all installations were safe, efficient, and future proof, delivering long-term energy and carbon savings for Culina Logistics.