The Senator Group installs 1.6MW solar pv across portfolio

The Senator Group solar pv - Desking factory

Eden Sustainable has successfully developed, designed, and installed a rooftop solar system totalling a combined 1.6MW for The Senator Group, across its five factories in the North-west of England.

The Senator Group is the UK’s leading furniture manufacturer, supplying the corporate, healthcare, hospitality, home and education sectors. The multi-award-winning company made a pledge in January 2021, to be a net zero business on its UK manufacturing sites; it has been working with Eden Sustainable, Brownlow Utilities and Imperium Advisory on this project, which will save in excess of 200tCO2e per annum.

This major solar panel commitment will support The Senator Group in reducing its carbon emissions, mitigating climate and inflation risk. It will also help the business to reduce its reliance on grid produced energy, as a percentage of energy is now being generated on site.

Lianne Smith, Group IMS and Sustainability Manager, The Senator Group, who has spearheaded the project, remarked “This project has been a huge investment in sustainability from the business, and we have been lucky enough to work with fantastic solar partners. Eden Sustainable and Imperial Advisory have brought expertise, been a great support and provided an excellent service - we are over the moon at how the solar is performing at the moment and the project looks stunning!” 

Scott Burrows, Director, Eden Sustainable commented “At this critical time, as we strive for net zero, The Senator Group is making a huge statement and showing what can be done when you think big. Eden Sustainable is delighted to partner with Senator to deploy its solar solution across the portfolio.”

Further congratulations to The Senator Group, who recently won ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ at the BIBAs awards 2022 in September.

Total size of system – 1,587.8 kWp

Expected tCO2e avoided each year – 263 Tonnes

Expected tCO2e avoided (25 years) – 6250 Tonnes

The Senator Group and Eden Sustainable solar pv installation