Pink Storage to store the sun for its first net-zero site
Pink Storage is proud to announce that its 1.3-acre Nottingham site is set to become the company’s very first location to achieve net-zero status. This milestone marks a major step forward in their long-term sustainability journey, with the installation of solar panels expected to save the site 35,000 kWh of energy annually.
Since recently acquiring the 102-unit facility in May, Pink Storage has invested close to £600,000 in upgrading the site, which includes investing in cutting-edge green technology to make the site energy self-sufficient, adding 150 new storage units and bringing the facility in line with Pink’s signature high-spec security systems.
The independently owned self storage company is installing a 43.68 kWp East/West-facing solar PV array next month, which will be mounted directly onto a series of 20ft shipping containers. This makes clever use of existing infrastructure and maximises the vast rooftop space available.
The solar system will be supported by three 8kW inverters, which convert the energy generated into electricity for the site. Energy that isn’t immediately used will be stored in a 48kWh rack-mounted battery storage system, ensuring consistent, round-the-clock power availability, even during periods of low sunlight and over the darker months.
In addition, a 15kVA standby generator will be installed with full air handling and a specially cladded exhaust system designed for safe, efficient container mounting. The generator will act as a safety net, providing back-up power in the unlikely event of battery depletion or failure, meaning that the ANPR-controlled gates, CCTV surveillance, lighting, digital information and wayfinding signs, remain fully operational at all times.
Scott Evans, CEO and Founder of Pink Storage, said, “Running a forward-thinking storage business means doing the right thing, not just for our customers, but for the communities we’re part of. Reaching net-zero at Nottingham will be a proud moment for the team, and just the start of our green journey.”
This major investment forms part of a wider growth strategy for Pink Storage, which plans to transition all sites to net-zero status within the next five years. The Nottingham facility sets the benchmark for what that transformation will look like by combining modern storage with smart energy solutions that reduce reliance on the grid and cut emissions for the long term.