Battery Solar System UK November 1, 2022

Optimized Energy Management at Castleford

At the forefront of the UK’s clean energy transition, Exelby Services Ltd. has redefined what sustainability looks like in the forecourt sector. Their Castleford Whitwood truck stop now serves as a model of smart energy infrastructure, thanks to the integration of a high-capacity solar power system, advanced battery storage, and, most critically, an intelligent Energy Management System (EMS) developed by U Energy. This case study explores how Exelby’s forward-thinking approach is not only cutting carbon emissions and lowering energy costs—but also turning energy assets into active revenue generators through smart, data-driven control.

  • Solar System Size

    102.6 kW

  • Energy Generation

    93,840 kWh / Year

  • Battery System Size

    215kWh

Client

Driving Efficiency at Castleford: How Exelby Services Transformed Energy Management with Solar, Battery & EMS

Exelby Services Ltd. has taken a major step forward in sustainable energy with the installation of a 102.6 kW solar system and 215 kWh battery storage at its Whitwood truck stop in Castleford. But the true innovation lies in the integration of U Energy’s advanced Energy Management System (EMS), which ensures optimized energy use, peak shaving, grid trading, and real-time control. This case study details how Exelby turned a traditional forecourt into a smart, self-optimizing energy hub—delivering monthly savings, reduced emissions, and strategic energy independence.

High paced installation

Transforming Forecourt Energy: Exelby Services Powers Up Castleford with Solar, Battery & Smart EMS

The energy transformation at Exelby Services’ Castleford site goes far beyond the installation of solar panels and battery storage—it demonstrates the critical role of smart software in unlocking the full potential of renewable energy infrastructure. With U Energy’s EMS at the core, the system doesn’t just store and supply power—it makes strategic, real-time decisions that drive efficiency, savings, and sustainability. Exelby Services has set a new benchmark for forecourt operations, showing how intelligent energy management can turn traditional service stations into future-ready, profit-generating energy hubs.

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