Warehouses and Distribution Centres
Delivering financial savings, carbon reductions and energy independence.
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:
- Double UK’s solar capacity
- Reduce carbon emissions by 2 million tonnes/year
- Cut warehousing electricity costs from between 40-80%
- Save the warehousing sector £3bn/year
- Provide a more secure power supply
- 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
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
Future proof your business and power your electric fleet with free electricity
Immediate bottom line savings with no upfront cost
Finance for solar panels
Benefits of solar panels
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
- Investment case for rooftop solar power in Warehousing
Is My Warehouse Suitable for Solar Panel Installation?
Warehouses often have large amounts of unused roofspace, which makes them ideal for solar panel installation. These large, flat and unobstructed roofspaces can typically support a large solar panel system installation, which allows you to save more money each year on electricity bills. You are also able to increase your green credentials and create greener operational processes across your business. With warehouses often located near industrial infrastructure, the sector is one of the best to benefit from solar panel installation.
How Can My Warehouse or Distribution Centre Benefit From Solar Panels?
The main benefits of solar panel PV installation for your warehouse or distribution centre are that you will generate your own cheaper and cleaner electricity. This also provides you with energy security against uncertainty on energy bills and dependency on major energy suppliers and the national grid. Warehouses often have large amounts of unused roofspace available as well as large roof surface areas, which can see significant savings on your energy bills. Get in touch with our team for your free initial consultation.
Do I Need to Make Modifications to My Roof?
As long as the roof of your warehouse or distribution centre is unobstructed and has available roof space, you are able to install solar panels on the roof. As these commercial buildings have large roof spaces, it’s rare that you won’t have an area of the building that isn’t north-facing, which will make most buildings in this sector suitable for installation. If your roof is showing signs of age or damage, it may not be structurally secure enough to safely support solar panels. If this is the case, then we recommend a professional assessment of your roof before installation, in which your roof may have to be repaired or reinforced. Your solar panels can be installed alongside the upgrade of your roof.
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. From asset finance and hire purchase to a solar PV power purchase agreement (PPA); we will ensure you receive the best advice possible and a finance package to suit your specific business Please contact us for more information.
How Long Will it Take to Make a Return on My Investment?
Solar panel systems constructed and installed on an industrial scale provide significant savings and provide free electricity for more than 25 years. Financial returns are typically 15% per annum, with your solar panel system paying back installation costs within 5 years. Larger systems can see returns in as little as 4 years. Investing in renewable solar energy future-proofs your business and effectively fixes your energy costs for the foreseeable future, compared to constant uncertainty from national energy providers.
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.
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.
What is Battery Solar Storage?
Battery solar storage systems include a battery that can be charged with the electricity or excess electricity that is generated by your solar panels. You are also able to charge the battery directly from the grid, and you can take advantage of cheaper off-peak rates in the winter or darker days, where your solar panels are not running as efficiently as possible, or electricity generation is limited.
Solar battery storage is recommended when you are installing or upgrading a solar panel PV system. Some systems come equipped with Emergency Power Supply (EPS) capabilities, in which your solar battery will power your business in the case of a power cut. Solar batteries can also be retroactively installed in existing solar PV systems if they do not currently feature a battery system.
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