Hotels & Leisure

Seaham Hall

Dual CHP deployment saving over £452,800 with zero capital cost to the 5-star heritage hotel and spa.

Total lifetime saving

£ 0 k

Tonnes CO₂ saved per year

Capital cost to client

£ 0

Bespoke 100KW CHP units

The Challenge

High energy demands across a divided historic estate

Built in 1791, Seaham Hall is one of the finest 5-star Hotel and Spa facilities in the North East of England, boasting luxurious surroundings and the award-winning Serenity Spa. As a large hospitality site with multiple services, there are significantly high demands on heat and power to continuously provide for guests.

When Seaham Hall contacted TED for assistance with their sustainability and energy procurement, we identified a unique challenge: the site is essentially divided into two distinct buildings. The hotel and the spa each have their own utility infrastructure, individual in-coming mains electricity (MPANs), separate gas main connections, and distinct heating loads.

The task ahead required careful thought and planning to deliver a solution that met their high energy demands without disrupting the 5-star guest experience or the 1791 heritage aesthetic.

Our Solution

Dual bespoke CHP installations at zero capital cost

Following a full energy review, our partners at TED Generation calculated the feasibility of installing a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) system. Because the hotel and spa have separate utility infrastructures, this enabled TED to look at both sides on an individual basis with tailored proposals.

Based on half-hourly electrical grid data, we proposed and installed a 100KW CHP unit at the hotel and a second 100KW CHP unit at the spa. To comply with the strict aesthetic requirements of the 5-star historic surroundings, we designed two bespoke enclosures. TED Generation covered the full capital cost of the installation, enclosures, and ongoing maintenance through the life of the agreement.

Zero Capital Outlay:
Full installation and bespoke enclosures funded by TED Generation.
Dual CHP Units:
Two separate 100KW systems tailored to the hotel and spa's individual MPANs.
High Generation:
1,004,000 kWh's of clean electricity generated annually across the site.
Thermal Efficiency:
1,320,000 kWh's of clean heat generated annually for the hotel and spa.
Ongoing Maintenance:
Full service and maintenance included for the life of the agreement.

The Results

Delivering over £452,000 in savings and 350 tonnes of CO₂ reduction.

"Both the spa and the hotel started receiving heat and power at a guaranteed discount rate against the prevailing rates on the grid, with immediate Day 1 savings."

TED Generation Project Report

01 //

£452,800

Total lifetime savings across the Hotel (£191.9k) and Spa (£260.9k).

02 //

350 tonnes

CO₂ reduced annually (143 tonnes Hotel + 207 tonnes Spa).

03 //

£34,500

Combined Year 1 direct savings for the estate.

04 //

£0

Capital cost to the client for equipment, enclosures, and maintenance.

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£450k

Annual savings achieved

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Operations Director
Multi-Site Manufacturing Client

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