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12th August 2026 – Premium food supplier Aubrey Allen has expanded its on-site solar for a third time after the success of its existing rooftop solar installations, reinforcing its long-term commitment to sustainability, reducing energy costs and improving operational resilience.
Aubrey Allen first partnered with Ineco Energy to reduce the significant energy demands of its factory, where refrigeration systems operate around the clock, while supporting the company's wider sustainability ambitions. The initial phases of the rooftop solar project have delivered significant financial and environmental benefits, generating a projected lifetime solar value of more than £166,700 to date while reducing reliance on grid electricity and lowering carbon emissions. Having seen the proven performance of the existing system, Aubrey Allen has continued to invest in expanding its rooftop solar capacity, with phase three representing the latest step in its long-term energy strategy.
Following completion of Phase Three, the site will have a combined installed capacity of 431.1 kWp, comprising 944 solar panels and generating an estimated 377,236 kWh of renewable electricity annually. The expanded system will continue to support the company's long-term energy strategy, reducing operating costs, strengthening energy resilience and helping to lower carbon emissions for years to come.
Russell Allen, Managing Director at Aubrey Allen, says: “Our commitment to sustainability is about more than reducing our own environmental impact. We believe it is our responsibility, as a business and as part of the wider food industry, to lead by example and continually raise the standard.
By investing in meaningful, long-term improvements, we aim not only to reduce our carbon footprint but to inspire positive change across our sector. Sustainability is embedded in the way we think, operate and plan for the future, ensuring we create lasting value for our customers, our communities and the environment.”
The phased approach has enabled Aubrey Allen to build its renewable energy capacity over time, maximising available roof space while continuing to invest as the business has seen the benefits of each installation.
Angus Rose, Director at Ineco Energy, says: "The greatest endorsement of any renewable energy project is when a client chooses to invest again. Phase Three is a reflection of the confidence Aubrey Allen has in the performance of its existing solar installations and the value
they continue to deliver. Rather than viewing solar as a one-off project, Aubrey Allen has taken a strategic approach, expanding its generation capacity over time as the benefits have become increasingly evident."
The installation was delivered while maintaining normal operations, ensuring minimal disruption to the site's day-to-day activities.
About Aubrey Allen
Aubrey Allen, The Chef’s Butcher, is a family business based in Coventry and Leamington Spa, renowned for its award-winning butchery and artisan cheese selection. Started over 80 years ago as a small butcher’s shop in Coventry, and the company has evolved over the years to what it is today one of the best-known catering butchers in the UK.
About Ineco Energy
Ineco Energy helps organisations cut energy costs, reduce carbon emissions and strengthen long-term energy security. Founded in 2016, the business specialises in on-site solar generation and energy reduction behind the meter for large-scale commercial and industrial clients. We deliver clean energy to help businesses and the planet. At Ineco, we combine engineering excellence with practical project delivery to help the UK move to a more sustainable, cost-efficient, and self-sufficient future.
Ineco Energy works with food manufacturers, industrial businesses, commercial property owners and the public sector across the UK to deploy high-performance clean energy systems that prioritise safety, durability and long-term value. The company delivers fully integrated renewable energy systems, covering feasibility, design, engineering, installation, monitoring, operation and maintenance.
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