A Merseyside precision engineering firm has completed a groundbreaking investment in large-scale battery storage technology to make the most of its solar array.
Bromborough-based ASG AMF Engineering, which is known for manufacturing ultra high vacuum components for the semiconductor industry and also umbilical components for the subsea industry, installed the new Solax lithium-ferro phosphate (LFP) battery storage cell battery system to complement its recently deployed solar panel array.
With the battery system, AMF can store and optimise its renewable energy usage—significantly reducing reliance on the national grid and mitigating the impact of rising energy costs. The investment marks the latest sustainable step made by the ASG Group following fitting of solar panels in 2024 at this facility.
The combined solar panel and battery system now powers a substantial portion of the factory’s operations, marking an unprecedented investment within the ASG Group. This development places AMF Engineering at the forefront of sustainable manufacturing, addressing one of the key challenges faced by industrial energy consumers: the difficulty of reselling excess solar energy back to the national grid. By capturing and storing surplus energy, AMF Engineering can now fully utilise its renewable power generation, reinforcing both its environmental and financial resilience.
Simon Kirkman, Managing Director of ASG AMF Engineering, commented: “The introduction of battery storage technology is a game-changer for our business. Our solar panel investment has already delivered significant savings, and with the new battery system, we can maximise our energy efficiency even further. This project supports our sustainability goals and ensures we remain competitive in an increasingly cost-sensitive industry.”
AMF’s solar panel array, installed earlier this year, comprises nearly 700 panels generating approximately 160,000 kWh annually. The battery storage system now ensures that excess energy is efficiently utilised rather than wasted, providing greater energy security and cost predictability for the business.
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