M. Gaze & Co. Ltd, founded in 1969, specialises in managing various forms of waste, including solids, liquids and gasses. Their comprehensive services include collection, transportation, treatment and environmentally-safe disposal of waste material, all strictly monitored for regulatory compliance. Serving clients across the East of England and across the UK, their expertise spans waste management, recycling, industrial cleaning, laboratory services, emergency response, CCTV surveys and specialised robotic equipment services. With a focus on environmental sustainability, their strategy centers on aiding customers and suppliers in reducing their carbon footprint.

Their operations require a notable amount of electricity due to the multiple steps involved in collecting, sorting, processing and transporting materials. Factors influencing energy-intensity include material type, technology used, waste complexity and resource recovery methods.

Faced with escalating electricity costs, Gaze made a proactive move to integrate solar power into their operations to offset their power-consuming processes and reduce reliance on costly grid electricity. The long-term benefits include cost stability, reduced vulnerability to electricity price fluctuations and resilience against energy supply disruptions.