DURABLE extends its green credentials through the power of sunlight

DURABLE IS FEELING THE WARMTH FOLLOWING THE RECENT INSTALLATION OF 103 SOLAR PANELS AT ITS UK HEADQUARTERS IN WIMBORNE, DORSET. Manufactured and installed by EmPower Energy, the solar powers are helping DURABLE save energy, reduce electricity bills and cut its carbon footprint. Impressively, the installation has meant DURABLE is set to become carbon neutral in regard to its consumption of electricity (based on 78% performance capacity). EmPower Energy, a leading provider of renewable commercial energy solutions, visited DURABLE UK in 2015 and conducted an in-depth consultation on the best location and angle of the solar panels, taking into consideration which way the building faces and its proximity to any potential shade, such as trees or high-rise buildings. Once all variables were measured, EmPower Energy recommended installing the SunEdison 290W Solar Panels. On a day-to-day operational level, since the installation took place, DURABLE has generated on average 46 Kwh per day through the January and February winter period. Where possible, this power generation has been utilised in-house to operate appliances left on for long periods of time. For example, 1 Kwh or 1000 watts would power a tower computer for a 6.67 hours or a 25' TV at 150 watts per hour, a coffee maker for 1.25 hours at 800 watts per hour, a ceiling fan for 20 hours at 50 watts per hour, a refrigerator / freezer for 1.85 hours at 540 watts per hour or a 60watt compact fluorescent bulb for 76.92 hours at 13 watts per hour. “Environmental care is an integral part of DURABLE’s corporate ethos with many DURABLE products made from eco-friendly, recycled and biodegradable components,” comments Sean Starkey, Managing Director of DURABLE UK. “We are constantly thinking of ways we can protect the environment across the business. We are delighted with the installation and are happy to have incorporated renewable technology into our energy supply, allowing us to reduce our corporate footprint and save energy.” DURABLE has long been committed to its social responsibility, whether this is through optimising working conditions or working towards helping the environment and local area. All DURABLE products are produced from premium raw materials through efficient manufacturing processes to ensure high-quality and durability. As well as being biodegradable, all finished products contain over 30% recycled material and can be widely recycled at the end of its product-cycle. Any material waste that is produced during manufacturing is re-circulated into the production process. For further questions please call 01202 893799 or email marketing@durable-uk.com