Energy intensive industries such as food manufacturing face rapidly rising energy costs, driven by the low pound and sharp increases in power prices. Businesses are also under pressure from retailers to reduce their environmental footprint and to meet their own Climate Change targets. The withdrawal of subsidies for renewable energy projects since 2014 is making it increasingly difficult to meet these challenges without using Combined Heat and Power (CHP). 

Groupe Lactalis is the global leader in cheese and the second largest dairy company worldwide. Its Caledonian Cheese Company site in Stranraer, Scotland, manufactures brands including Seriously Strong, McLelland Mature and Galloway, as well as a number of private label brands for leading UK food retailers. 

Recognising the uncertainty of investment in UK energy infrastructure combined with increased competition in its supply chain, Lactalis sought an on-site energy generation solution that would lower its energy costs and CO2 emissions, and provide a more sustainable use of energy for the future.