International Pheromone Systems

Background

International Pheromone Systems (IPS), based in Neston, is a leading provider of sustainable pest management solutions, specialising in pheromone-based insect monitoring and control. The company operates from a facility that supports both research and manufacturing activities, requiring a stable and energy-efficient infrastructure. IPS is committed to reducing its environmental impact and operational costs by investing in renewable energy solutions. IPS sought opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions as part of its sustainability strategy. With rising energy costs and an ambition to transition towards Net Zero, the company explored solar PV as a viable solution.

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Support provided

Groundwork, a charity that support local communities and businesses to build capacity and resilience, helped IPS to identify the potential benefits a solar PV system could bring to their organisation and guided them through the investment process. This support included:

Conducting an energy assessment to analyse current electricity consumption.
Evaluating the feasibility and financial implications of installing a solar PV system.
Calculating projected cost savings and carbon reductions.
Assisting with the grant application process and business case development.

The company were successful in securing £20k through the Council’s Climate Emergency Fund Decarbonisation Grant, with match funding provided by IPS.

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Outcomes

With the support provided, IPS successfully installed a 93 kWp solar PV system on their roof, providing significant cost and carbon savings.

£12,170 in annual cost savings
11.4 tonnes of CO2e emissions reduced per year
Identified additional opportunities for emissions reduction.

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A spokesperson from IPS said: “The support has been pivotal in enabling IPS to take the first big step towards achieving Net Zero. The costs for a business to install a solar PV array can be quite daunting but with the assistance in identifying a great supplier and enabling grant funding for the project plus making the whole process as easy as it could be, we have finally been able to achieve it.”