Delivering financial savings, carbon reductions and energy independence.
With typically large expanses of unused roof space and colossal energy bills, the distribution, transport and logistics sectors are a perfect case for installing solar panels, battery storage and clean energy solutions to deliver financial savings, carbon reductions and energy independence.
Solarsense provide warehouses with a supply, installation and maintenance service for industrial-scale solar panels and offer a range of finance options, including 100% asset finance and a competitive power purchase agreement (PPA).
Solarsense is a proud member of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA). An independent research report, commissioned by the UKWA has identified that the UK has the roof space for up to 15GW of new solar power, which could:
Report: Investment case for rooftop solar power in warehousing
A typical industrial-scale solar panel system will provide free electricity for more than 25 years, achieve financial returns of more than 15% per annum and pay back installation costs within 5-years.
The carbon trust states that a 20% cut in energy costs represents the same bottom line benefit as a 5% increase in sales. Investing in renewable energy technology not only reduces your bills but fixes them for the foreseeable future. Forward thinking businesses are spending a little now to save a lot in the future.
The UK Warehousing Association states that solar panels could save the logistics industry £3 billon per year, through energy savings and additional income from energy sales. This could avoid emissions for up to 2 million tonnes of CO2(e) per year by reducing reliance on grid electricity, which is still heavily supported by natural gas.
Spearheading the drive to net zero will not only create a competitive advantage for your business, but a positive boost to your reputation that can be communicated to your customers and key stakeholders, helping you to win more business.
The UK government has set a target of ending non-electric vehicle sales by 2030. On roof solar panels and solar carports offer both a means to powering your operations and (or) the infrastructure to charge electric vehicles with cheaper and cleaner energy.
Installing a solar carport or integrating EV charge points with solar panels also offers an opportunity to generate an income from low grade parking spaces by billing your visitors and (or) staff to charge their vehicles on-site.
A power purchase agreement (PPA) has quickly become one of the most popular ways for large organisations to finance solar panels. If your energy usage and roof space meet specific criteria, this solution will allow you to benefit from a free solar PV installation, financed by a PPA provider.
Electricity generated by the system is then sold back to you at a rate much cheaper than your current energy prices; saving you thousands of pounds on your bills and providing your business with all the benefits of solar PV with no upfront cost. You effectively rent your roof and buy the discounted solar electricity rather than investing in a solar PV system of your own.
Whilst self-financing is the most popular option for purchasing commercial solar panels and offers the best returns over the lifetime of a system, many companies have restricted budgets or would prefer to spend their capital elsewhere.
Solarsense has partnered with some of the UK’s leading financial institutions. From asset finance to solar panel leasing, we will ensure you receive the best advice available and a bespoke finance package to suit your specific business. For more information, including the latest solar panel grants for businesses, please visit solar panel finance options.
The price of installing solar panels has dropped significantly creating reduced payback periods and increased savings.
The Carbon Trust states that a 20% cut in energy costs represents the same bottom-line benefit as a 5% increase in sales.
A typical commercial solar panel system will achieve returns of more than 15% per annum and pay back installation costs within 4-5 years.
Generate and use your own clean energy to lower your energy demand from fossil fuels, reduce your emissions and improve environmental sustainability.
Create a positive boost to your reputation that can be communicated to your customers and stakeholders, helping you to win more business.
Solar panels offer both a means to powering your operations and (or) the infrastructure to charge electric vehicles with cheaper and cleaner energy.
Alara Wholefoods began to explore solar energy back in 2010. That year they rebranded the company with a new logo and motto; "Welcome the Sun", signifying their move to solar power. The following year the company increased their turnover by 20%.
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