This well-established, family-owned company has taken a significant step towards sustainability by fitting solar panels at their main warehouse in the Midlands. Since their beginnings in the early 1950s as a small transport firm, they have steadily expanded their operations and built a solid reputation for reliability. Thanks to recently secured funding, they have installed a state-of-the-art 60kW solar array consisting of 100 panels, which is expected to reduce their carbon footprint by around 12 tonnes of CO₂ annually.
Our installers helped this client by:
- This custom setup will help the business save over £22,000 a year on energy costs.
- Thanks to available grant funding, the system has an impressive payback period of just 2 years and 5 months.
- The large, south-facing roof of Shepherd Distribution Centre provided the perfect space to install a bespoke solar panel system.
The grant funding played a crucial role in covering a substantial portion of the solar panel installation costs, making the initial investment far more manageable. They’ve seen their business flourish recently, and the addition of solar energy is now helping to lower both their utility bills and ongoing operational expenses. With assistance to secure the grant, they’ve successfully installed the system and are enjoying savings of over £20,000 each year.
A commercial facility recently secured funding to upgrade its lighting system to more energy-efficient LEDs. Various grant programmes exist to help businesses enhance their sustainability and reduce operational costs. The types of funding available vary by location, and they received guidance to identify the best option for their needs. The resulting energy and cost savings from this upgrade are outlined below:
| SAVING | WITH FUNDING | WITHOUT FUNDING |
| Electricity bill savings annually | £22,389 | £22,389 |
| Estimated net savings (over 25 years) | £1,239,410 | £1,251,911 |
| Rate return on investment | 38.7% | 45.9% |
| Total return on investment | 1,790% | 2,206% |
| Payback period | 2 years, 11 months | 2 years, 5 months |
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