A year of solar: how clean energy has impacted our business

Thompsons-1-On-Roof.jpg.jpg

At Thompsons we proudly practice what we preach. To show that we believe in what we sell, we invested in a solar array at our Blackpool headquarters back in 2023.

Now that the installation has been up and running for well over a year, we wanted to share our data, showing a snapshot of generation, financial and the carbon benefits for 2024 from switching to clean energy.  

This is an honest, true reflection of our generation and savings, showing how solar has benefitted our business.

On-site usage 

Through online monitoring, we’re able to see exactly how our system is performing. When installed, the system was set up to monitor not just the solar generation but also the amount of power used on site and exported, providing us with a clear view of our requirements.  

The below figures are taken from our monitoring for the calendar year of 2024. 

Grid-sourced power 

Annual grid sourced power before solar: 130,604kWh 

Annual grid sourced power after solar: 86,808kWh

Solar generation 

Predicted output: 63,345kWh | Actual output: 69,265kWh 

Over generation: 5,920kWh | Exported to the grid: 25,469kWh 

Generated power utilised on site: 43,796kWh

Saving on electricity bill: 43,796kWh / £11,167.98

Revenue from export: 25,469kWh / £3,820.35

Annual saving/revenue: £14,988.33

Significant carbon savings 

In addition to the financial benefits of the system, we’re also directly reducing our carbon emissions.  

Tonnes of carbon saved through generation used on site: 43,796kWh x 0.20707kgCO2e** = 9068.84kg 

Equivalent trees planted: 9,068.84 x 0.00998 trees = 90 trees  

**Figures taken from Carbon Trust Conversion Factors document updated 2023. 

With an expected minimum lifespan of 20 years, the total CO2 saving is expected to be 181.38 tonnes, the equivalent of 1,777 trees planted – that’s a small forest!  

A clean, green future  

We are committed to operating as a responsible and sustainable business, while supporting our clients to do the same. It’s why we worked with the Blackpool Net Zero Academy to identify further ways in which carbon savings could be made within the company.

An assessment was conducted with several recommendations made, one of which was the installation of motion sensors on office lights. These sensors were installed in early 2025 with grant funding provided by the academy. Each year, this single improvement is set to save 1,739kWh of energy per annum.  

For more information about Thompsons’ sustainability journey, or to find out how we can support your business to reap the benefits from switching to clean energy, get in touch with our team of experts here.  

Enjoyed this? Read more from Thompson Contracts Blackpool

Latest news

1

BAE Systems workers vote for strike action BAE Systems production

BAE Systems workers vote for strike action

23 Oct 2025

2

National Cyber Force launches startup programme in the North West Nick Miles, National Cyber Force deputy director for Samlesbury

National Cyber Force launches startup programme in the North West

23 Oct 2025

3

Foresight announces £90m first close of its third North West regional investment fund Foresight announces £90 million first close of its third dedicated North West regional investment fund

Foresight announces £90m first close of its third North West regional investment fund

23 Oct 2025

4

McMurrays Haulage expands fleet after contract win Warehouse Supervisor at Pets Choice Brad Eddleston and McMurrays Sales Manager Rob Spencer. Photo credit: McMurrays Haulage Limited

McMurrays Haulage expands fleet after contract win

21 Oct 2025

5

Dragons' Den star to shine on Lancashire Business Day Derry Green

Dragons' Den star to shine on Lancashire Business Day

21 Oct 2025

Background image for hub sign up block

LBV Hub

Leverage Lancashire Business View platforms

Post your news
Post your events
Post your offers
Build your network
Improve your SEO
Gain coverage in the magazine
Sign-up
Events
CMI Level 5 Management and Leadership Course
UCLanAerialCampus.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Seminars
21 Feb 2025 - 21 Feb 2026

CMI Level 5 Management and Leadership Course

Preston Campus, Preston , PR1 2HE

09:00 - 17:00

CMI Level 5 Project Management Course
UCLanAerialCampus.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Seminars
21 Feb 2025 - 21 Feb 2026

CMI Level 5 Project Management Course

Preston Campus, Preston, PR1 2HE

08:00 - 17:00

Help to grow management course
Help to grow - barriers to growth.png.png
LBV Hub Seminars
26 Sep 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Help to grow management course

Preston Campus , Preston , PR1 2HE

09:00 - 15:00

Women scaling up Blackpool Fylde and Wyre
LBV Hub Seminars
22 Oct 2025 - 09 Jan 2026

Women scaling up Blackpool Fylde and Wyre

The Small Business Academy, Blackpool, FY4 5JX

09:30 - 15:30

RISE - Lancashire's unique leadership programme for women
thumbnail_Emma Weston Illustration WENDY BOWERS RISE Illustrstion.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Seminars
22 Oct 2025 - 18 Mar 2026

RISE - Lancashire's unique leadership programme for women

East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, Clayton le Moors, BB5 5JR

09:30 - 15:30

North West Business Expo 2025
https---cdn.evbuc.com-images-880456273-4862066883-1-original.20241022-105445.jpeg.jpg
LBV Hub Exhibitions
24 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025

North West Business Expo 2025

Bolton Stadium Hotel, Bolton, BL6 6SF

09:00 - 15:00

Chamber Business Lunch – October
LBV Hub Networking
24 Oct 2025 - 24 Sep 2025

Chamber Business Lunch – October

Lancaster Golf Club, Lancaster, LA2 0AJ

11:00 - 13:30

Lancaster District Business Support Expo
Lancs-cham-logo.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Networking
29 Oct 2025 - 29 Oct 2025

Lancaster District Business Support Expo

The Platform, Morecambe, LA4 4DB

10:00 - 15:00

Chamber Breakfast Networking – November
Lancs-cham-logo.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Networking
06 Nov 2025 - 06 Nov 2025

Chamber Breakfast Networking – November

Porsche Centre South Lakes, Carnforth, LA6 1FW

08:30 - 10:30

Lancashire Police business update with The Police and Crime Commissioner
Lancs-cham-logo.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Roundtables
10 Nov 2025 - 10 Nov 2025

Lancashire Police business update with The Police and Crime Commissioner

Lancaster Castle, Lancaster, LA1 1YN

14:00 - 16:00

AI, Creativity, and what it means to be human
2.jpg.jpg
LBV Hub Networking
11 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2025

AI, Creativity, and what it means to be human

Society1, Coworking Space, Preston, PR1 3LT

18:00 - 20:00

Beyond the Brand: Building trust through values and integrity
1.png.png
LBV Hub Networking
11 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2025

Beyond the Brand: Building trust through values and integrity

Society1, Coworking Space, Preston, PR1 3LT

18:00 - 20:00

Advertise with us

Reaching 50,000 members, our print, digital and event platforms offer a fantastic way to raise your business profile and help you grow.

Find out more LBV124 Online Graphic
Subscribe now

Weekly news bulletin