Pink Storage, which operates more than 20 self-storage locations throughout the United Kingdom, has opened its first fully off-grid facility. Located in Washington, England, the site is powered through a combination of backup-generator technology, battery energy storage and solar panels. It isn’t connected to the national electricity grid, according to a press release.
The renewable-energy system includes 12 solar panels with a generation capacity of 5.4-kilowatt peak power and a battery-storage system capable of storing 72 kilowatt hours (kWh). Together, these components are expected to generate approximately 1,784 kWh of renewable electricity annually, reducing carbon-dioxide emissions by an estimated 0.41 tons each year, the release stated.
Solar panels on the roof of Pink Storage in Washington, England
The £40,000 renewable-energy investment is expected to reduce annual energy costs by around £4,000, delivering a projected payback period of 10 years while protecting the facility against power outages and rising energy costs. Pink intends to roll out similar off-grid energy solutions across its portfolio over the next five years, including a facility in Nottingham, England.
“This is a major step forward for us and the industry,” said Scott Evans, CEO and founder. “The project supports our environmental ambitions and demonstrates how businesses can take control of their energy needs while delivering long-term operational savings. The Washington site shows how renewable technology can be successfully integrated into self-storage facilities while supporting wider net-zero ambitions.”
Founded in 2016, Pink Storage offers container-based and mobile storage as well as related services.
