More and more businesses are exploring whether Solar PV is an effective way to save both carbon and cash within their business operations, however there are several factors to consider before installing new technologies such as this.
Before installing Solar PV consider:
- What is your buildings current energy consumption?
- What is the condition of roof, is it suitable for solar PV installation?
- Are there any obstructions on the path of sunlight?
- Will there be any waste generation?
- Should battery storage for excess use be considered?
How we help
Groundwork’s Sustainable Business consultants have helped dozens of businesses navigate different low-carbon technologies, with a large number choosing to take forward the installation of Solar PV.
Our consultants conduct an independent energy audit to understand the businesses energy sources and needs.
From here they analyse the data and understand the carbon emissions associated from on-site energy use.
Using their years of experience consultants make recommendations on suitable measures for the businesses to install, calculating the potential cost and carbon savings as well as the estimated payback period. Measures include but are not limited to:
- Solar PV
- Air source heat pumps
- LED lighting
- Insulation
Businesses we’ve helped install Solar PV
Anderson Bevan
Facing increased energy costs post-Covid and due to energy crises, Anderson Bevan were exploring ground-mounted solar panels to mitigate expenses for the 40 businesses housed within the hall.
We helped them calculate that a Solar PV scheme would generate:
- £31,960 cost savings per year
- 21.21 tonnes of carbon saved per year
Barnton Cricket Club
Barnton Cricket Club in Northwich had taken steps towards sustainability by installing electric underfloor heating and was interested in further cost-cutting and carbon emission reduction measures.
We helped them calculate that a Solar PV scheme would generate:
- £4,749 cost savings per year
- 5.05 tonnes of carbon saved per year
Further savings of £200 per year were also identified by the team through energy monitoring using Smart Meters.
Farrall’s Group
Farrall’s Group is a family run business which provides distribution and warehousing solutions from 3 warehouses outside of Cheshire. The group were keen to reduce their carbon emissions and support the local community, who have an ambition to become England’s first carbon neutral village.
We helped them calculate that a Solar PV scheme would generate:
- £5,752 cost savings per year
- 7.76 tonnes of carbon saved per year
