“We were interested in renewable technologies but sought the advice of energyTEAM, as our energy partner, to ensure that we were making the right decisions. They gave us confidence in the solar project that we were pursuing and helped us to find our way in a field that can be confusing, allowing us to concentrate on the running of our business.” Manufacturing Director, Fuchs Lubricants (UK) Plc

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Case Study
Fuchs Lubricants (UK) Plc
Fuchs is the world’s largest independent lubricant
manufacturer, supplying superior products and
services to many diverse market sectors. Their UK
manufacturing site is based in the heart of Stoke-on-
Trent.
As a major producer of automotive lubricants and
process oils, Fuchs are fully committed to producing
high quality products whilst striving to reduce their
environmental impact in purchasing, manufacturing,
distribution, waste generation, energy consumption and
disposal.
“We were interested in renewable technologies but
sought the advice of energyTEAM, as our energy
partner, to ensure that we were making the right
decisions.
They gave us confidence in the solar project that we
were pursuing and helped us to find our way in a field
that can be confusing, allowing us to concentrate on
the running of our business.”
Manufacturing Director
Fuchs Lubricants (UK) Plc
Fuchs is dedicated to sustainable manufacturing and in
order to mitigate the impact of its operations on the
environment, the manufacturer began looking into the
development of a renewable energy strategy.
Having been approached by an installer for their
Hanley site, Fuchs considered the installation of Solar
Photovoltaics (PV) which would offer easy installation
with minimal impact to the business and operations.
After receiving a proposal for a 900kWp installation,
Fuchs had a number of questions about the capability
of the proposed technology.
As a procurement client of energyTEAM, Fuchs
discussed the renewable energy project with their
account manager who directed them to energyTEAM’s
renewables specialist. Unsure of the information
provided by their installer, Fuchs
requested a second opinion on
the facts and figures detailed in
the Solar PV proposal.
On completion of an initial technology feasibility study,
energyTEAM managed the procurement process and
implemented a tender exercise which included a
detailed evaluation and recommendation of shortlisted
installers.
This also involved organising a number of installers to
visit the site in order to minimise the additional costs
that are often built in for ‘just in case’ situations.
energyTEAM went on to oversee
the 6 week installation of 2001
roof mounted solar panels and
acted as a liaison between the
client and installer.
energyTEAM provided impartial advice on the
suitability of the proposed installation and the feasibility
study found that a 530kWp system would be more
appropriate to the requirements of the site as opposed
to the 900kWp system proposed by the original
installer.
The installed panels are estimated to produce
420,000kWh annually, representing 13% of the sites
annual electricity consumption, with minimal
generation being exported back to the grid.
By investing in this Solar PV system,
Fuchs will save 190 tonnes of CO2
annually and be able to
communicate this to their supply
chain promoting their sustainability
and environmental credentials.
> Situation
> Solution
> Results
…requested
a second
opinion…
…save 190
tonnes of
CO2…
…installation
of 2001 roof
mounted
panels…