Benefits of Solar Panel Installation to Commercial and Industrial Buildings

The cost of living crisis and the push towards a greener environment combine to make the prospect of renewable energy such as solar panels appealing to many.

For many businesses, this type of investment is beneficial for many reasons. As you building asset is so valuable, it requires ongoing maintenance and investment to ensure its working hard for the business and performing at its best. If you have not looked at solar panels yet then there is no better time to do so.

There are all types of commercial properties throughout the UK that have a roof, often quite a large area that does not provide any use other than protection from external elements. This unused space can be utilised to add solar panels which add value, generate cost savings and provide an investment opportunity that aligns with your green policies.

Take a look at some of the benefits:

Reduces carbon emissions.
No need to purchase expensive peak time energy from the grid.
Protection from future tariff fluctuations and price increases.
Great use of unused space.
Good return on investment.
Typically see a return in 3 to 4 years*.
Increases business value.
Grants and finance options available.
Forms part of your sustainability and environmental policy.
Can generate money*.
(*subject to deals available and energy usage)

Most businesses use a lot of electric for powering equipment and lighting which can be costing hundreds or even thousands of pounds every month. This use combined with the rising tariffs makes costings hard to control. With solar panels you don’t need to be so reliant on the grid. With a typical lifespan of 25-30 years, you gain decades of more predictable supply at a lower cost.

Once installed the ongoing maintenance of panels are very low cost, so the investment makes a good return long term.

As solar panels can increase your property’s value, and it also helps to sell faster it if you intend to sell your property in the future. This is because of the increasing value of energy efficiency and as some or all of the buildings energy is produced by the panels meaning operating expenses are lower than those businesses who don’t rely on solar panels.

Installation from the Experts

Cladding Coatings can quote for your solar panels, arrange a survey and prepare your roof as necessary to accept the new installation of panels. Specialising in system sizes from 20kW to 5MW, we arrange to deliver high quality solar photovoltaic systems and installations that significantly reduce your business electricity costs and help protect you from ever-rising electricity prices.

We have an expert team of project managers, designers, and surveyors on hand, working alongside certified installation teams to make sure we provide a high-quality service no matter the size of your business. Our aim is to help you reduce your business electricity costs and consumption for decades to come. We look forward to working with you both now and in the future. Our teams cover the whole of United Kingdom.

If you would like to speak to us about the installation of solar panels, please have the following information to hand:

• Full address of site.
• Google image highlighting your available roof space. If you have skylights, please can you let us know if these are to be left uncovered. We can also arrange a drone survey if you need support in obtaining imagery.
• Copies of your last 3 months electric bills.
• Last 12 months Half Hourly data which your energy supplier will be able to send to you in excel.
• Any plans for future growth or increase in energy demand such as EV chargers.
• Please can you let us know if you are aware of any new rates for your electricity bills.

If you want to find out more or get in touch about a quotation then don’t hesitate to contact us.