On the move with our solar powered fleet

11th July 2024

In our commitment to reducing carbon across our business, M Group Services Plant & Fleet Solutions has worked with Morrison Energy Services to introduce new welfare vans fitted with solar panels.

The new welfare vans have been rolled out across Morrison Energy Services’ Electricity Transmission overhead line contracts within the past month, with a total of 40 now in use by our teams.

The solar panels charge two batteries fitted inside the vehicle, which support and run welfare equipment within the back of the vans, including microwaves, hot water heaters and other applications.

Across our business, we are committed to providing the highest quality to our people, and our clients. By having this equipment within our vans, our people can provide refreshments for themselves, and their team, particularly when out on more rural sites.

Charging the batteries using solar power is integral to reducing the time that engines need to be running to power the welfare within these vehicles. As a result, emissions are reduced, as well as reducing the amount of wear and tear that is incurred through the vehicle running.

Paul Fairbrother, Head of Specialist Plant & Equipment at M Group Services’ Plant & Fleet Solutions, said: “These new vehicles have been developed working in collaboration with Morrison Energy Services as part of our commitment to reduce our carbon emissions across the fleet on our overhead line projects. The introduction of solar panels to the new fleet of welfare vans is an innovative way to reduce our engine running times when using the facilities onboard.”

“The collaboration between M Group Services Plant & Fleet Solutions, Morrison Energy Services and our supply chain was key in bringing this innovation to life, which is now benefiting our teams, projects and our goal to reduce our emissions throughout our operations.”

At M Group Services we are committed to our ambitious but achievable target of net zero by 2050, reducing scope 1 and scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030.

 

 

 

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