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Case Study
Magnox
Project Savings
Carbon Savings (kg of CO2e)
Fuel Savings (litres)
Cost Savings
Background
Magnox are responsible for the safe and secure clean-up of 12 nuclear sites and the operation of one hydro-electric plant. Magnox works with the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority. Their purpose is to manage sites through their lifecycles, overseeing all aspects of operation, defuelling and decommissioning.
Challenge
A recent land remediation project at the Winfrith site required a mobile off-grid power source in order to operate an excavator bucket monitoring system and a high resolution gamma spectrometer with a turntable for gamma assay of builder’s bags, required to process 600m3 of soil. The contractor’s equipment required constant power to maintain suitable operating temperatures of the equipment.
The Solution
After the initial concern of suggesting to run a diesel generator 24/7 for the project duration, Magnox hired the ProPower Solar Hybrid Generator. The ProPower was used as the sole source of power for the project duration of 6 weeks and at no point was the in-built backup diesel engine required. The ProPower successfully met all the power requirements for the entire project, resulting in zero carbon emissions compared to the use of a traditional diesel-generator.
The Result
It is estimated that the use of the ProPower saved approximately 5,000 kg of CO2e and 1,866 litres of diesel over the 6 week project, resulting in savings of over £2,873. Early engagement enabled the Magnox project team to encourage use of a more sustainable solution for a commonly undertaken process. The generator’s successful utilisation has inspired colleagues to explore the implementation of solar-powered welfare facilities for future site projects.
What our clients
have to say
After the initial concern of suggesting to run a diesel generator 24/7 for the project duration, Magnox hired the Prolectric ProPower Solar Hybrid Generator. The evident demonstration of the effectiveness of commercially available solar hybrid equipment has been the driving force behind this investigation. This provided a great example of sustainable solutions meeting the needs of projects on site and demonstrates the applicability of using solar hybrid systems.
Jack ArmitageConsultant
Prolectric have been an outstanding supplier of ours in recent months, from point-of-sale to product support there is nothing I can fault them on. Their products are fantastic and save our customers a fortune financially, as well as reducing carbon emissions by substantial amounts across various site locations. A key thing about Prolectric, is you are not left on your own when you buy the product, which can be daunting to those trying to enter the world of solar power, the support is truly unmatched. With special thanks to Nick and Mitch for all their assistance since we bought the first unit, we now run a small fleet of them.
Laura TudhopePlant Manager, Askam
Since the start of the 52-week hire period in July, the ProPower Solar Hybrid Generator engine only ran for around 16% of the time. This substantial reduction in generator usage translated to massive fuel savings and significantly lowered overall emissions on the site. The overall site was powered by solar and battery alone, showcasing the effectiveness of Prolectric’s products in providing sustainable and reliable energy solutions.
Gary QuintonProject Manager
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