Case Study: Taj Foods, Sheffield

Taj Foods

384.3 kWp (854 panel) installation

A taste of Taj Foods

Based in Sheffield, Taj Foods is a family-run producer and distributor of authentic South Asian foods, supplying major retailers and wholesalers across the UK and Europe. Founded and managed by a team of brothers, the company continues to grow while staying true to its roots in quality, community and sustainability.

The perfect recipe for sustainability

As a family-run company, Taj Foods takes pride in operating responsibly and sustainably. With cold storage facilities running 24/7, energy consumption is a major operational cost and a key area for improvement.

The business was motivated to explore solar PV for several reasons:

A recently installed new roof made the timing ideal for solar.
Increasing supply chain pressure to work with sustainable partners.
Awareness that competitors were already installing solar, highlighting the importance of keeping pace with industry expectations.
A genuine commitment to reducing their environmental impact.

Serving up the right solution

Following an initial assessment, Mypower proposed two system sizes based on the site’s roof space and energy usage. After reviewing the options, Taj Foods chose the larger 384.3kWp system to maximise solar generation and long-term savings.

Mypower’s team managed every stage of the project, from design and DNO approval to installation and commissioning, ensuring a smooth, efficient process with minimal disruption to operations.

Tasting the benefits

By generating their own clean electricity, Taj Foods will save around 80% on electricity costs compared to buying power from the grid at 22p/kWh. In the first year alone the system is projected to deliver £63,044 in combined income and savings. Over a 10-year period, these savings are expected to reach approximately £678,976, giving the business a payback period of just 3.6 years.

Solar power is now helping Taj Foods cut running costs, strengthen their sustainability credentials within the supply chain, and future-proof their energy use for years to come.

Key facts and predictions

384.3 kWp (845 panels) installed.
340,080 kWh units of energy produced per annum.
£63,044 projected first year income and savings.
28% projected first year return on capital invested, before capital allowance benefits.
4.34p/kWh - the equivalent forward purchase price of 7.8 million units of electricity over 25 years including estimated operating & maintenance costs.
3.6 years - system payback before finance, tax and capital allowance and grant benefit.
£1,968,545 - a 25-year income and savings after indexation.
80% saving per unit from solar PV electricity compared to grid supplied electricity at 24p/kWh.
70.4 tonnes of CO2 emissions avoided per annum.

“Sustainability is an important part of how we want to do business. Installing solar with Mypower has allowed us to reduce our carbon footprint while cutting our energy bills at the same time. The process was smooth from start to finish and we're really pleased with the outcome.”

Taj Foods Representative

“Taj Foods were great to work with. They knew what they wanted to achieve and saw the long-term value in choosing the larger solar system. With their cold storage running around the clock, solar PV is an excellent fit, helping them lower costs and improve their sustainability credentials.”

Tom Sivil, Mypower's Project Manager