Forecourt

Maxol Finnegar

Maxol Kinnegar is a high-volume forecourt retail operation serving fuel, convenience retail, and foodservice customers, while preparing for the transition to low-carbon and EV-enabled forecourt models.

Cross Refrigeration delivered an integrated retail refrigeration and energy solution, supporting operational efficiency today and lower-carbon infrastructure for the future.

Client Challenge

Modern forecourts must manage rising electrical demand while reducing carbon intensity and operating costs.

For Maxol Kinnegar, the project needed to support:

Reliable refrigeration and foodservice for busy retail trading
Efficient deli and catering workflows during peak periods
Comfortable store environments with controlled energy use
Increased electrical load in line with future EV infrastructure
Reduced reliance on grid power and fossil fuel energy
Installation within a live forecourt environment

The solution needed to balance immediate performance with long-term decarbonisation goals.

Our Solution

Low-energy refrigeration and catering systems

Cross delivered refrigeration and catering equipment designed for efficiency and durability in forecourt environments.

The approach focused on:

Energy-efficient retail refrigeration for chilled and frozen products
High-performance deli and catering equipment
Reduced electrical load per unit of output

This supports lower operational energy demand as sites transition to EV charging.

HVAC and intelligent climate control

Cross installed efficient air conditioning systems aligned with modern forecourt energy strategies.

This included:

Stable internal temperatures with minimal energy waste
Zoned control to match trading patterns
Reduced base electrical demand

Lower HVAC loads free capacity for future EV infrastructure.

Solar PV and on-site energy generation

To support low-carbon operation and increased electrical demand, Cross installed a rooftop solar PV system.

The system delivers:

On-site renewable electricity generation
Reduced grid dependence during daylight trading hours
Lower carbon intensity per transaction
Improved readiness for EV charger integration

This forms a foundation for future EV expansion without immediate grid upgrades.

Service and lifecycle support

All systems are supported through Cross’ service capability.

Ongoing support includes:

Planned preventative maintenance
Performance monitoring and optimisation
Rapid breakdown response

This ensures long-term efficiency as site energy demand evolves.

Outcome

Maxol partnered with Cross to support its move towards lower-carbon forecourt operations. The decision was driven by Cross’s ability to deliver a single, joined-up solution across refrigeration, HVAC, catering and energy systems, backed by proven forecourt experience.

With a strong understanding of electrical load management, a clear focus on energy reduction and future EV readiness, and dependable post-installation support, Cross was the right long-term partner for Maxol.

The project delivered both operational resilience and measurable low-carbon progress. Energy consumption and operating costs were reduced, while on-site renewable generation helped lower the overall carbon footprint. Increased electrical capacity headroom supports future EV chargers, alongside reliable retail and foodservice performance and a forecourt designed to align with Maxol’s evolving EV and sustainability strategy.