A solar energy company has increased the capacity of its St Helier warehouse by around 40% – without relocating to larger premises.
After nearly three years of planning and design work, SunWorks has completed a major overhaul of its existing facility, creating new storage, loading and handling areas that it says will help support future growth while avoiding the cost of a move.
The project was delivered in collaboration with D2 Real Estate, JSL Architecture and T&G Jersey, and half of the cost was covered with funding secured through the recently-expanded Better Business Skills Grant overseen by Jersey Business.
The remodelled facility includes a newly-engineered mezzanine floor capable of handling heavy pallet loads, a rise in usable floor space of approximately 40%, a new roller door, improved handling, loading and racking areas, a refurbished Toyota electric forklift and a rear utility storage area with roof access.
SunWorks warehouse and logistics co-ordinator Carlos Sousa played a key role in developing the warehouse layout and operational systems, while operations manager Daniel Le Crom managed the project programme, safety and delivery.
The company’s managing director, Mark Brandon, said: “This is a truly transformative initiative that government should be proud of.
“With all the current political discussion in Jersey, surprisingly few manifestos mention meaningful support for local businesses like ours. Creating a positive and efficient working environment for businesses doing meaningful work is the bedrock of prosperity.”
Mr Brandon continued: “The Better Business programme gave us the push to do the project properly and not cut corners. I’m extremely proud of what we’ve achieved and will always invest in our business and our people.”
He noted that SunWorks was also planning to apply for the next round of the Better Business Skills Grant in 2026, to invest in a new software stack and operations dashboard “that will further turbo-charge our efficiency”.