Sigenergy is helping redefine the future of industrial energy management in the UK by powering one of the country's most intelligent and space-efficient commercial solar manufacturing projects at Numatic International's Somerset facility. The project, delivered in partnership with SunGift Solar and AIKO, combines Sigenergy's AI-driven hybrid inverter technology with high-efficiency solar generation to create a smarter, more resilient energy ecosystem for British manufacturing.
Project Details
The installation features 14 Sigenergy 110kW HYA hybrid inverters alongside 2,672 high-efficiency solar panels across a compact five-acre site. This setup maximizes energy yield while preserving valuable operational space. Once fully operational, the system is expected to provide approximately 20% of Numatic International's annual electricity demand, with solar generation capable of meeting up to 100% of demand during peak production periods.
Environmental Impact
The installation is projected to reduce annual CO₂ emissions by 266.91 tonnes, equivalent to producing around 500,000 Henry vacuum cleaners using clean energy each year. This significant reduction underscores the environmental benefits of integrating advanced solar technology in manufacturing.
Technology Behind the Project
At the heart of the project is Sigenergy's intelligent HYB hybrid inverter platform, designed to help businesses maximize self-generation today while preparing for future electrification, battery storage, and AI-optimized energy management. Unlike conventional AC-coupled systems, each of the 14 Sigenergy 110kW HYA hybrid inverters includes integrated DC battery connectivity as standard, enabling future battery integration through Sigenergy's intelligent DC-coupled architecture and AI-driven energy management platform.
Future-Ready Architecture
This future-ready architecture enables manufacturers to store excess solar energy generated during the day for use during peak production periods and higher-cost evening hours. This helps reduce grid reliance, improve energy resilience, and maximize on-site energy usage. The project also demonstrates how manufacturers can unlock significantly higher energy generation from constrained sites through the combination of intelligent inverter infrastructure and high-efficiency solar technology.
Industry Perspective
Michael Rae, Channel Director UK at Sigenergy, commented: "Manufacturers are under increasing pressure to reduce energy costs, improve resilience, and prepare for greater electrification across their operations. What makes this project particularly exciting is how Sigenergy's intelligent hybrid inverter architecture combines AI-driven energy management with integrated DC-coupled battery readiness, allowing businesses to maximize self-generation today while building a smarter and more flexible energy infrastructure for the future."
