Askam Civil Engineering
Background
As a leading provider of off-grid solar lighting and power solutions, we formed a successful partnership with Askam, a prominent player in the plant hire and civil engineering industry. Initially, Askam hired our ProPower Solar Hybrid Generator through a partner. Impressed with the performance and support received, Askam purchased a ProPower unit. In 2023, Askam expanded their fleet by acquiring an additional two ProPower units.
Challenge
Askam faced several challenges:
- Navigating Solar Technology: As an entrant into the world of solar power, understanding and integrating solar technology into their operations posed a potential challenge.
- Financial Considerations: While recognizing the potential savings, there might have been initial concerns about the financial investment required for transitioning to solar power.
- Ensuring Ongoing Support: The need for ongoing support and assistance, especially for a company entering a new domain like solar power, was crucial.
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The Solution
Providing tailored solutions to address Askam challenges:
- Comprehensive Support: We offered unparalleled support from point of sale to ongoing product assistance, creating a collaborative and trusting relationship.
- Financial Benefits: The ProPower Solar Hybrid Generator wasn’t only praised for its performance but also for its potential to save Askam’s customers a significant amount financially. The cost-effective nature of the ProPower units contributed to substantial financial savings across various site locations.
- Environmental Impact: Our solar power solutions were acknowledged for their positive impact on reducing carbon footprints across various site locations. This alignment with sustainable practices enhanced the environmental credentials of Askam’s operations.
The Result
Our collaboration with Askam yielded noteworthy results:
- Operational Efficiency: Our ProPower units demonstrated outstanding performance, contributing to increased operational efficiency at Askam Plant’s sites.
- Financial Savings: The cost-effective nature of our products resulted in significant financial savings for Askam’s customers, enhancing the overall value proposition.
- Environmental Responsibility: By adopting our solar solutions, Askam actively participated in reducing carbon footprints across various site locations, aligning with environmentally conscious practices.
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What our clients
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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
We installed our first ProPower at the beginning of June 2022, and the backup generator didn’t run once in the first month. Customers are seeing savings of up to £6.5k per month per unit on fuel alone. We can map their load profile and turn things on and off remotely for the customer so it’s all running as optimally as possible. It’s very efficient compared to the traditional diesel generators used for these functions. Also, compared to the old tech, there’s a lot less servicing required because the generator runs less frequently.
Nick HibbardRenewables - UK Divisional Manager
The JV welcomed the opportunity to participate in the trial of this new sustainable power solution, confirming it as a viable and more sustainable alternative to traditional generators, and look forward to working with Prolectric again in the future.
Jon MuffProject Manager at Balfour Beatty
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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