CASE STUDY
Project: Solar PV & EV Charge Point
Client: Hilton Instruments
Location: Dyce, Aberdeen
ORKA Project Lead: Duncan Booth
As part of its sustainability strategy, Hilton Instruments sought a renewable energy solution that would help reduce operational costs and improve its environmental impact. Hilton Instruments engaged with ORKA to design a solar system that would align with its business goals and meet its unique requirements as a service provider to various industries.
After carefully evaluating Hilton Instruments' requirements and environmental goals, ORKA designed a tailored solar energy system. The solution included 60 x 410-watt solar panels
and a Solis S5 three-phase inverter. This setup ensures optimal energy generation during peak hours, helping Hilton Instruments reduce operational costs and contribute to its sustainability goals while responding to customer demand for greener operations.
ORKA successfully designed, installed, and commissioned the Solar PV system for Hilton Instruments. The system is expected to significantly reduce energy consumption during daylight hours, leading to noticeable operational savings.
Hilton Instruments has already seen significant reductions in electricity costs and consumption:
Metric |
Sep 2023 |
Sep 2024 |
Difference |
Electricity Charges |
£607.62 |
£259.47 |
£348.15 saved |
Electricity Usage |
2315.50 kWh |
989.20 kWh |
43% reduction |
The new solar installation will help Hilton Instruments avoid 47% of CO₂, SOₓ, and NOₓ emissions each year. Over the system's lifetime, this will equate to approximately 5 tons of CO₂ saved annually, comparable to:
*141,408 km of car travel avoided *909 trees equivalent of CO2 offset *101 long-haul flights prevented
EV Charging Installation
To further enhance Hilton Instruments’ sustainability efforts, ORKA installed an EV charging station, providing on-site charging for electric vehicles. This addition supports Hilton’s drive toward greener operations and reduces reliance on fossil fuels.
In Conclusion, Hilton Instruments' partnership with ORKA has resulted in measurable financial and environmental benefits. With reduced electricity costs, lower carbon emissions, and improved energy efficiency, Hilton continues to set an example of sustainability for the industry.
“We’ve been impressed with ORKA since the first call. After meeting them, I felt confident they would be a great partner for our project. Their quote was comprehensive, stayed within our budget, and their engineers were professional and tidy. ORKA’s expertise and communication were faultless—they seamlessly guided us through every step of the process, efficiently handling everything behind the scenes. The solar installation has delivered substantial cost savings, and the new EV charger supports our sustainability goals. As a local company with excellent communication and support, we look forward to working with them again for future projects.”
