A Benchmark in Environmental Leadership
Liberty Wines, a leading fine wine distributor based in London, has long championed sustainable practices across its supply chain. With the expansion of operations and the commissioning of their 96,000-square-foot temperature-controlled warehouse, the company made a strategic decision to power its facility with renewable energy.
A partnership between Insight Energy, SolarEdge, and Wevo Energy delivered a unified energy and EV charging infrastructure that maximizes solar utilization, enables smart EV charging, and aligns with Liberty Wines’ deep-rooted commitment to sustainability while supporting business growth.
The Challenge: Turning Commitment into Capability
Liberty Wines, a leading fine wine distributor based in London, has long championed sustainable practices across its supply chain. With the expansion of operations and the commissioning of their 96,000-square-foot temperature-controlled warehouse, the company made a strategic decision to power its facility with renewable energy.
They needed:
- Maximum solar coverage for their expansive rooftop footprint
- Reactivation of dormant EV infrastructure
- Future-proof scalability as EV adoption increases
- Real-time control over energy use and charging
- Intelligent coordination between solar generation and EV demand
- Zero disruption to daily operations
The Solution: Clean Energy In, Smart Charging Out
Liberty Wines installed over 1,000 solar panels (515 kWp), including previously installed but unused PV capacity. The system was redesigned, optimized, and integrated into a single intelligent platform — feeding clean energy into operations and now into EV charging as well.
Although EV chargers had been installed during the site’s initial build, they had remained dormant for years. Wevo’s platform brought them to life: fully commissioned, monitored, and intelligently managed. Now, EV charging is aligned with real-time solar generation, surplus energy is dynamically routed to vehicle charging, and the system is built to scale without costly infrastructure upgrades.
They needed:
- Charger Commissioning: Previously idle chargers are now active and generating value, fully onboarded via Wevo’s OCPP-certified platform.
- Solar-Powered Charging: Wevo syncs EV load to solar peaks, prioritizing selfconsumption and minimizing grid draw.
- Scalable Infrastructure: As EV adoption grows, Liberty Wines can add more chargers without requiring costly infrastructure upgrades.
- Group-Based Billing: Wevo simplifies billing for di erent user groups, making it easy to separate energy costs for company-owned vehicles vs. personal EVs.
- Mobile App Control: Sta can select between priority, scheduled, or boost modes via the Wevo app.
Expected Outcomes
- Energy Cost Reduction: Intelligent charging based on real-time solar availability cuts energy bills and peak demand costs.
- Operational Flexibility: The system adapts to evolving needs, whether it’s new vehicles, new users, or expanding charger capacity.
- Business Continuity: The entire deployment was completed with zero disruption to warehouse operations.
- Sustainability Impact: With 89 tonnes of CO₂ avoided annually and a projected lifetime energy saving of £6.4M, the system underscores Liberty Wines’ leadership in sustainable distribution.
The Future: Building Resilience into Every Drop
From vineyards to warehouse to delivery vehicles, Liberty Wines is embedding sustainability across its entire operation. With scalable, intelligent solutions — delivered with impeccable service by the powerful combination of Insight Energy, SolarEdge, and Wevo Energy — Liberty Wines is ready for whatever the future brings.
