Energy costs can be actively managed by businesses unlike most other operating costs. Installing commercial solar and battery storage lessens your costs, minimizes the risks of market volatility when it comes to energy pricing, and more and more customers see purchasing these systems as a way to meet ESG reporting requirements and sustainability commitments that are increasingly a part of securing contracts.
Different Commercial & Domestic Solar Systems
The scale of a project changes almost everything. For commercial solar projects you’re likely looking at larger arrays, three-phase electrical supply, a greater level of energy consumption during the day, and a grid connection application that may take planning and even several months to get approved, depending on your District Network Operator.
The financial numbers take on greater importance as well. A home solar project can be justified on a ‘feel good’ basis, but a business solar project has to meet the financial metrics on payback period, maintenance cost, and impact on cash flow before it will be approved.
What we do
- Site Survey
- System Design
- Grid Connection Application
- Installation
- Battery Storage
- Ongoing Servicing
Among the finance options we offer, a Power Purchase Agreement means you can get solar panels installed with no upfront costs and pay for the power at a rate that is cheaper than the grid. This would be a good option if cashflow is the main concern when it comes to the solar panel installation.
Every industry has different power needs. For example, a cold storage warehouse and a school have different load profiles, roof space, and budget cycles.
This needs to be considered in the following sectors: Manufacturing, Agriculture, Retail and Warehousing, Care Homes and Healthcare, Education, and Hospitality.
If you have a fleet and/or plan to have staff and visitor EV charging facilities, this is usually specified with the solar installation and is not an afterthought.