How much money can Solar save you on your business energy bills?

For many businesses, energy is one of their biggest and most unpredictable expenses. Commercial Solar changes the game, turning energy from a volatile cost into a source of savings and stability.  

Commercial Solar isn’t just an environmental choice. It’s a financial strategy that pays for itself, year after year. It’s about taking control, unlocking savings, and building a business that’s ready for whatever tomorrow brings. 

What are the financial benefits of Commercial Solar? 

• Immediate bill reductions: Solar installations typically deliver savings from the moment they’re switched on. The cost of Solar-generated electricity is around 30% lower than grid energy, so you’ll see your bills shrink straight away.
• Predictable pricing: Lock in a fixed rate for your Solar energy, protecting your business from future price hikes and market volatility. No more nasty surprises –just stable, manageable costs, and greater stability for your financial planning.
• Strong ROI: With payback periods of just 4–6 years, Solar is an investment that keeps on giving. Over the lifetime of your system, the savings can be many times your initial outlay.
• No upfront capital required: Thanks to flexible funding options like Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), you can install Solar with zero upfront cost, paying only for the energy generated and freeing up capital for other priorities. 

Visualising the savings 

Let’s bring this to life with a real-world example. Imagine a food manufacturer installing a 1,000kWp ground-mounted system to meet a third of their energy needs. Through a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement, they pay 11p/kWh.  

With grid rates at 25p/kWh, they’ll save: 

• £640k in the first five years of the system’s lifetime
• Over £3.7 million across the system’s lifetime.  

These aren’t just numbers; they represent new jobs, new projects, and a more resilient business for years to come. 

With reduced energy bills, you can reinvest those savings into your core operations, staff, or further sustainability projects. Solar doesn’t just save money – it creates new opportunities for growth. Commercial Solar isn’t just an environmental choice. It’s a financial strategy that pays for itself, year after year.