Phoenix Sealing Ltd

Cutting energy costs with solar panels and fast shutter doors

Clients Summary

Phoenix Sealing Ltd has taken significant steps to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions by installing solar panels and a new fast shutter door at its Tipton facility. With support from our UKSPF Net Zero Grant programme, the company is demonstrating its commitment to sustainability.

Phoenix Sealing Ltd, founded in 2012, is a globally recognised supplier of sealing products to over 40 countries. Faced with rising energy costs and a desire to enhance sustainability, the company engaged with Sandwell’s Decarbonisation Net Zero Programme. Through a free energy audit, Phoenix Sealing identified key areas where energy efficiency could be improved, leading to the installation of Solar PV panels and a fast-moving roller shutter door.

Key improvements include:

Installation of a Solar PV system to generate renewable energy on-site.
A fast-moving roller shutter door to reduce heat loss and lower energy consumption.
Grant support from Sandwell Council’s UKSPF Net Zero Programme to fund the project.

Sustainable solutions

By installing solar panels, Phoenix Sealing is not only reducing its reliance on grid electricity but also cutting carbon emissions and contributing to a more sustainable future. The new roller shutter door further enhances energy efficiency by reducing heat loss in the goods-in area, leading to lower heating costs.

The investment offers multiple benefits:

Environmental impact: Solar PV reduces the company’s carbon footprint and allows excess energy to be exported back to the grid.
Financial savings: Significant reductions in energy costs and protection from future energy price volatility.
Operational efficiency: Increased energy independence and lower peak demand charges.

Emma Tudor, Group Accounts Manager at Phoenix Sealing, emphasised the importance of this investment: “These investments, assisted by the Decarbonisation Net Zero Programme grant funding, have allowed us to ensure the site can be resilient against future energy costs, especially because, as manufacturers, our costs can go up considerably.”

Phoenix Sealing Ltd’s commitment to energy efficiency sets an example for other businesses looking to embrace sustainability. They also have plans to replicate this investment at its Chesterfield site. The company is showing how renewable energy solutions can deliver both environmental and economic benefits.