Factories

Solar Panels For Factories

Delivering financial savings, carbon reductions and energy independence.

With large buildings that have large expanses of unused roof space available and extremely high energy bills, factories are one of the perfect facilities for solar panel installation, battery storage and renewable energy solutions. These systems deliver financial savings on energy bills, reduce carbon emissions (which is a large incentive for factories) and provide energy independence.

SolarSense provides factories with a supply, installation and maintenance service for industrial-scale solar panels and offers a range of finance options, including 100% asset finance and a competitive power purchase agreement (PPA).

Low-cost and secure clean electricity for factories

As your factory will use a colossal amount of electricity each year, solar panels and battery storage can see significant energy savings for your facility. A typical industrial-scale solar panel system will provide energy returns of up to 15% per annum, paying installation costs back within 5 years after installation. These systems will provide free electricity for more than 25 years, making them a fantastic investment for your factory facility.

Reduce your energy costs as well as improve your overall bottom line

Data from the Carbon Trust states that 20% of cuts in energy costs represent the same benefits as a 5% increase in overall sales. With solar panel systems, you are not only reducing your electricity bills, but you are also futureproofing and fixing your energy costs for the foreseeable future. This protects you against uncertainty in energy prices from national energy providers, which can cause huge short-term cashflow issues should unexpected price hikes take place. Forward-thinking factory owners and facility managers are spending a little and investing now to save a lot of money in the future.

Use and turn your unused factory roof space into an asset for your business

Solar panels are suitable for installation on (ideally) south-facing roofs where the roofspace is unobstructed. If you have a large amount of unused roofspace, then you could turn this into an asset that saves you money each year and protects you against electricity price uncertainty. North-facing roofs are not appropriate as the solar panels will not generate electricity efficiently enough to warrant the solar panel system being installed.

Power your electric fleet and upgrade parking spaces with free electricity

The UK government has set a target of ending non-electric vehicle sales by 2030. On the roof, solar panels and solar carports offer both a means to power 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.

Generate immediate savings for your bottom line with an upfront investment cost

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.

Our combined technical team design each solar carport from scratch, tailored to your budget and requirements. Our solar carport solutions are quick and easy to install, saving on time and cost. They can be branded, adapted, and expanded and will maintain their value over time.

Solar battery storage for factories

Solar battery storage systems allow for the storage of electricity for later use. The battery stores excess electricity or provides primary storage where required and then can be used to power your facility via the system’s inverter. Solar battery storage can also be fitted with an emergency power system (EPS), which will allow the system to provide auxiliary power in the event of a blackout. Standard systems will provide electricity in a brownout to protect your facility when there is too much demand on the grid or there isn’t enough supply to meet demand.

Work with our team to finance your solar PV investment

Although self-financing is the most popular option for purchasing commercial solar panels and provides the best returns over the lifetime of the solar panel system, many companies have restricted budgets, or they find that self-financing isn’t appropriate for them, as they would rather spend the capital in other areas.

We have partnered with some of the UK’s leading financial institutions to provide options to finance your solar panel investment. 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.

Benefits of solar panels

How can solar panels benefit my business?

Huge price drops in solar panels

The price of installing solar panels has dropped significantly creating reduced payback periods and increased savings.

Reduce business overheads

The Carbon Trust states that a 20% cut in energy costs represents the same bottom-line benefit as a 5% increase in sales.

Create a healthy ROI

A typical commercial solar panel system will achieve returns of more than 15% per annum and pay back installation costs within 4-5 years.

Improve your carbon footprint

Generate and use your own clean energy to lower your energy demand from fossil fuels, reduce your emissions and improve environmental sustainability.

Spearhead the drive to Net Zero

Create a positive boost to your reputation that can be communicated to your customers and stakeholders, helping you to win more business.

Charge your EV fleet with free energy

Solar panels offer both a means to powering your operations and (or) the infrastructure to charge electric vehicles with cheaper and cleaner energy.

Everything you need to make an informed decision

Is my factory suitable for solar panel installation?

Solar panels are ideally suited for south-facing roofs, but they can also be installed on east or west-facing roofs. North-facing roofs are not appropriate because the solar panel system will not be efficient enough to warrant installation. Solar panels can be installed on your factory’s flat roof, provided that there are no obstacles on the roof. If your roof is showing signs of age or damage, it may need to be replaced or reinforced before solar panels can be safely installed. We can install your solar panels alongside any upgrades to your roof, should this be required.

If you are unable to install solar panels on your roof (this will be rare for factories), you are also able to install solar panels on the ground and in other areas of your facility to maximise the amount of solar electricity that you will produce.

How can my factory facility benefit from solar panel installation?

Solar panels provide huge energy savings for factory facilities, as you are likely not using any of your available roof space. This is unused space that you can turn into an asset that saves you money on your energy bills and reduces your overall environmental impact. Data from the Carbon Trust states that 20% of cuts in energy costs represent the same benefits as a 5% increase in overall sales.

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Solar Panels For Factories

Low-cost and secure clean electricity for factories

Reduce your energy costs as well as improve your overall bottom line

Use and turn your unused factory roof space into an asset for your business

Power your electric fleet and upgrade parking spaces with free electricity

Generate immediate savings for your bottom line with an upfront investment cost

Solar battery storage for factories

Work with our team to finance your solar PV investment

How can solar panels benefit my business?

Huge price drops in solar panels

Reduce business overheads

Create a healthy ROI

Improve your carbon footprint

Spearhead the drive to Net Zero

Charge your EV fleet with free energy

Everything you need to make an informed decision

Where we’ve increased corporate sustainability

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