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Keen to reduce your business electricity bills
Want to reduce reliance on the energy grid
Want to reduce your carbon footprint
Want to harness the power of the sun
By making an enquiry with us today, you’ll be able to compare local solar panel installers in your area that specialise in industrial solar panels for large-scale businesses just like yours. If you’re hoping to rely more on renewable energy for your business needs and to help save on energy bills, then we can put you in contact with solar panel installers that are ready to get started ASAP! Work with us today, and you’ll save time and money whilst we match you with local industrial solar panel installers based on:
After that, we’ll put you in touch with one of our MCS Certified solar installer partners, and you can start working together as soon as you’re ready.
Industrial solar panels are suitable for a range of businesses, but they differ slightly from commercial solar panels because they skew towards businesses with larger premises. Any business operating in the following sectors will likely have premises large enough to accommodate this type of larger solar array:
If you have a warehouse, manufacturing plant, or distribution centre with a vast, empty roof space that isn’t being utilised, then installing an industrial solar panel array just makes sense.
Ultimately, your business needs reliable energy to operate. And we’ve all been burned by power outages from the National Grid in the past. With your own solar PV array taking care of your energy needs, you can be confident that no matter what happens in your area, your business will keep operating, and you’ll keep making money.
Most large-scale businesses requiring industrial solar panels will do a lot of their business during the daylight hours – perfect for solar panels which will produce far more electricity during the day than they will at night. And for those who carry out some operations at night, a solar battery to capture and store the energy you didn’t use in the day might suffice. You can, of course, also rely on the National Grid for some of your business needs.
The point is, the more you rely on renewable energy for your business’ energy needs, the more money you’ll save – sometimes as much as six figures per year depending on the size of your solar panel installation and the energy needs of your business.
Energy prices are unpredictable at the best of times, but now more than ever. Relying on energy suppliers means relying on price increases and decreases that seemingly come about on a whim. Put your business in charge of its energy bills by producing free, green energy on site, and using it for your business needs.
The UK is legally bound to its target of Net Zero by 2050, meaning as a nation we all need to do our bit to make our homes and businesses greener. And now you could be ahead of the curve and increase your brand reputation as a result.
A greener business that relies on renewable energy could end up with more business, as customers, consumers, and fellow businesses look to work with and buy from businesses with a green mindset. Reducing your carbon footprint isn’t just good for the planet, it’s good for business, too.
Not all of the energy your new industrial solar panels produce will necessarily be used by your business each day, although in an ideal world it would be. With excess energy, though, all you’ll need is a solar battery to store it, and a way to sell your excess energy back to the National Grid. For this, you’ll need to sign up to the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) scheme, which you can only access if you have solar panels that are MCS Certified by a MCS Certified installer.
Thankfully, Business Solar UK only partners with MCS Certified industrial solar panel installers, so you’ll be able to sign up to SEG and receive payments for the extra energy you produce that you can’t use.
Investing in solar panels means you’re investing in your business’ future, but that also means you’re making a commitment. If you’re happy with your current location for your business, then investing in industrial solar panels is a sound choice. But if you’re thinking of moving premises in the next few years, then waiting until you move might be best. That way, you get the most out of your solar panels and save as much money on energy bills as possible, potentially covering the high initial upfront cost in as little as 2.5 to 4 years.
If you have the capital to invest in industrial solar panels for your business right now, then it’s one of the lowest risk investments you can make for your business’ future. But we know not everybody has that money to spare, but that doesn’t mean the upfront costs need to be as prohibitive as they first appear…
Because we give you a range of options when looking at your needs, it’s difficult to give you an exact final cost. However, we do have some typical examples below that are suitable for warehouses, manufacturing plants, and distribution centres:
Premises | System Size | System Cost (prices from) |
Warehouses | 100kW (requiring 200 panels, typically*) | £95,000 |
Manufacturing Plants | 250kW (requiring 500 panels, typically*) | £200,000 |
Distribution Centres | 500kW (requiring 600 panels typically*) | £415,000 |
*typically – this is due to the fact that different solar panels perform differently and therefore an exact amount of panels can’t be provided (you may need more or less than the numbers provided here) until your solar panel installers have spoken with you about your energy needs and the specific solar panels you are interested in installing
We provide bespoke system designs for every business, based upon your energy usage and rooftop availability. To give you an idea of the savings and cost of a system, the below are some of our common system sizes.
Ideal for office buildings
Save £10,561 per year
From £45,000
Ideal for warehouse buildings
Save £23,396 per year
From £96,300
Ideal for manufacturing plants
Save £53,275 per year
From £212,500
Ideal for distribution centres
Save £106,549 per year
From £418,600
All savings are based upon a solar generation yield of 850kWh/kWp installed per annum, with usage of 71.43% of solar energy generated, assuming a 35p/kWh electricity import rate. Savings may change year on year dependent upon weather conditions, energy prices and system degradation in line with warrantied output.
Those upfront costs might put off some business owners, but there are plenty of options open to you.
One thing we can do to help is refer you to asset finance providers to fund your system which you can then pay back over a period of 10 years. Most asset finance providers are only too happy to invest in green assets, as they know the annual energy bill savings you make can help cover the cost of your repayment plan with them with ease.
You might also consider tax relief under the Annual Investment Allowance to reduce the upfront cost by 19%.
Yes! The Annual Investment Allowance allows for you to claim for a range of plant or machinery purchases necessary for your business throughout the year, so long as the sum of those purchases does not exceed £1 million. And industrial solar panels qualify.
Through this allowance, you’re able to deduct the cost of your industrial solar panel installation from your business’ annual profits. Corporation tax relief means you can minus 19% of the total upfront cost from your expenditure, meaning an industrial solar panel array costing you £166,600 would only cost £134,946, after the deductions, helping save money on your investment and making solar panels more accessible for businesses just like yours.
Click through to Compare Solar Suppliers with us today, and we’ll find you industrial solar panel installers in your area that are ready to get started ASAP.
We save you on average 24% when investing into Solar for your organisation.
We will check if you qualify for any incentives or grants
Match to a local company keen to help you start saving
This differs for each installation, because every industrial solar panel installation is of a different size and takes place at different locations with different requirements. But they will take multiple days typically.
Industrial solar panels will typically last 20-25 years, but modern solar panels could last as long as 40 years if properly maintained.
In most cases, no, as they come under ‘Permitted Development’. However, if your industrial solar panels:
then planning permission may be necessary. Compare Solar Suppliers with us today, and your industrial solar panel installer will be able to discuss whether your desired solar array requires planning permission or not.
Your business is keen to reduce electricity bills
Your business wants to produce its own energy
Your business wants to be seen as more eco-friendly.
Your business owns the premises with your own roof space
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Save massively on your electricity bills when you invest in solar.
When it comes to commercial solar, there are a few ways to purchase your system, we’ll help to guide you through your options.
Using the Annual Investment Allowance, you can deduct the cost of your system against corporation tax.
Spread the cost with asset financing and use your bill savings to pay off your annual loan repayments
Purchase your system outright, for the best return on investment
We save you on average 24% when investing into Solar for your organisation.
We will check if you qualify for any incentives or grants
Match to a local company keen to help you start saving
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