£233,000
Saved per year
244
CO2 saved per year
Tonnes
1.29 MW
System capacity
The Challenge
Huntapac Produce Ltd, one of the UK’s largest suppliers of carrots and parsnips, operates across 3,000 acres and supplies major supermarkets nationwide. With energy-intensive operations including cold storage, processing, and logistics, Huntapac faced the challenge of reducing its carbon footprint while maintaining operational efficiency and cost control. As a fourth-generation family business committed to sustainability and net zero by 2040, Huntapac needed a solution that aligned with its environmental goals, without requiring upfront capital investment.
The Solution
Eden Sustainable partnered with Huntapac to deliver a 1.3MW rooftop solar installation at its headquarters in Preston, Lancashire. The project was funded through Eden’s Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) model, allowing Huntapac to benefit from clean, low-cost electricity with zero upfront cost. Eden managed the full lifecycle of the project, from design and development to installation and ongoing maintenance, working closely with specialist funder ROOF. The system comprises 2,823 solar panels covering 6,300 square metres, and was delivered alongside a wider electrical upgrade to support expansion of Huntapac’s cold storage facilities. [edensustai...able.co.uk]
The Outcome
The solar installation is expected to reduce CO₂ emissions by nearly 250,000 kg in the first year and deliver long-term, fixed-price electricity at a significant discount to wholesale rates. This not only supports Huntapac’s LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) commitments but also strengthens its position as a sustainability leader in UK agriculture. The project demonstrates Eden Sustainable’s ability to deliver high-impact solar solutions for farming businesses, proving that with the right partner, sustainability can drive both environmental and economic performance.
“We’ve been supplying greens to UK tabletops for 80 years and the addition of solar means we now have green credentials to our core. This project will help to future proof our energy demands. The Eden team has been brilliant throughout.” Will Hunter, Director