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Solar panels for the transport, distribution and warehousing sectors

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).

Low cost, secure and clean electricity for warehouses

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:

  1. Double UK’s solar capacity
  2. Reduce carbon emissions by 2 million tonnes/year
  3. Cut warehousing electricity costs from between 40-80%
  4. Save the warehousing sector £3bn/year
  5. Provide a more secure power supply
  6. Enable the sector to become a net producer of green electricity

Report: Investment case for rooftop solar power in warehousing

Turn your unused roof space into an asset

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.

 

Reduce costs and improve your bottom line

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.

Reduce your carbon footprint and spearhead the drive to Net Zero

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.

Future proof your business and power your electric fleet with free electricity

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.

Immediate bottom line savings with no upfront cost

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.

Finance for solar panels

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.

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.

FAQs

Do Solarsense offer O&M for commercial installs?
Solarsense offer operations, maintenance and monitoring on every commercial renewable energy system installed. Each technology will require a different level of maintenance, however, we will discuss this with you as part of the project schedule.
Do Solarsense offer solar PV monitoring?
Yes, we offer a range of monitoring solutions so that you can keep on track of your systems' performance. Contact us for more information.
Are there finance options available for a commercial solar PV system?
There are a number of funding options for installing commercial solar PV. We have partnered with some of the UK's leading financial institutions and can offer up to 100% loans. Please contact us for more information.      
If I opt for a PPA, what happens if the solar PV system breaks down or develops a fault?
Our remote monitoring equipment will alert us to a fault immediately and it is our responsibility to resolve the problem through our long-term operations and maintenance contract. To minimise the risk of any such issues, we only specify and install high quality equipment supported by long term warranties and guarantees.

Everything you need to make an informed decision

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OVER 15,500 INSTALLATIONS NATIONWIDE

Where we’ve increased corporate sustainability

Lush Cosmetics

The 127kWp solar panel installation at the Lush manufacturing unit in Dorset is comprised of 378 solar panels and is estimated to produce approximately 130,085kW hours of clean energy per year.

Saving more than

36,027kg

of carbon emissions per year

Plasser UK

The Plasser UK solar PV system is comprised of 339 solar panels and will generate 114,576kW hours of clean energy each year.

Saving more than

31 tonnes

of carbon emissions per year

Uni Mill Engineering

The 527 solar panels installed at Uni Mill are estimated to payback installation costs within 3-years and generate a net profit of more than £2.4m over 25-years.

Saving more than

61.3 tonnes

of carbon emissions per year

Bicester Leisure Centre

The solar carport installation for Cherwell District Council and Bicester Leisure Centre is one of the UK’s largest local authority-owned solar carports in the UK.

Saving more than

34,561kg

of carbon emissions per year

Renishaw PLC

The Renishaw group is dedicated to sustainable manufacturing and is committed to reducing their GHG emissions worldwide. Solarsense has been working Renishaw Plc on their on-going clean energy projects since 2015.

The Tracklements Company

Tracklements were both looking to reduce their utility costs and be greener to the environment so the company has installed two solar PV arrays capable of saving more than 65,779kg of carbon emissions per year.

GENERATING OVER

124,637kWh

of clean energy per year

Alara Wholefoods

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%.

Generating over

20,042kWh

of clean energy per year

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