CSR Building Products - Coastal Electrical and Data

Optimising Energy Efficiency for Industrial Warehousing

CSR Building Products, a leader in the construction materials sector, recently expanded its operations with a new bulk storage warehouse. With increased floor space and operational requirements came a significant rise in additional power costs.

Aiming to maintain lean operations and long-term sustainability, CSR approached Coastal Electrical & Data (CED) to design a solution that would effectively offset these new energy expenses.

The Coastal Electric Solution: Data-Driven Design

Rather than providing an “off-the-shelf” system, the CED team began with a comprehensive energy audit. We monitored the client’s load profile throughout a full business week to precisely understand their consumption patterns.

Our analysis determined that a 30kW grid-connect system would be required to offset the additional energy usage consumed by the new warehouse. To ensure maximum performance and reliability, we delivered a high-specification 40kW roof-mounted PV system.

Technical Installation Details

40kW Solar Array
A massive roof-mounted PV system installed on the expansive warehouse roof to capture maximum solar energy.
Premium Inverter Technology
The system is powered by two 15kW Fronius Symo inverters. These units are renowned for their durability in industrial environments and high-efficiency power conversion.
Seamless Grid Integration
A fully integrated grid-connected system that allows the facility to prioritise self-generated solar power

The Result: Drastic Reductions in Energy Overheads

The impact of the tailored solar solution was immediate, providing CSR Building Products with substantial and measurable savings across all seasons. By aligning the system’s output with the warehouse’s operational peaks, CED achieved:

50% Reduction in summer power bills
75% Reduction in winter power bills

This project exemplifies Coastal Electrical & Data’s commitment to providing data-backed, industrial-grade energy solutions. By combining detailed load monitoring with premium hardware, we have enabled CSR Building Products to significantly lower their carbon footprint while protecting their bottom line from rising energy costs.