Solar and Storage

Energy costs and demand charges directly impact your bottom line

According to the United States Energy Information Administration (EIA), total world energy consumption is expected to rise 28% by 2040. Add in an aging grid infrastructure and rising fuel costs and the future of traditional energy supply looks very expensive.

Additionally, prices for grid electricity are unpredictable and can vary widely from month to month – making forecasting operating expenses difficult – and demand charges to run your business during peak times can constitute greater than 50% of your energy bill. We helped Embrace Home Loans reduce their energy costs by 69% when we installed a solar photovoltaic (PV) system on their roof – by installing solar, they are generating electricity at a price substantially lower than from their local energy provider.

Solar is a truly sustainable energy solution

Every day, you could be drawing on a natural and sustainable resource to power your business and reduce reliance on the grid. A solar PV system enables you to generate your own electricity onsite by converting the power of the sun into 100% renewable electricity, helping you meet your corporate sustainability goals. As solar power does not have any pollutants or carbon emissions, you will significantly reduce your impact on the environment.

Together, Solar and Storage work together to save you significantly more money

Combining Solar and Storage results in an integrated solution providing relief from ever-increasing demand charges and the opportunity to monetize your energy. The addition of storage provides flexibility and reduces energy spend when it is at its most expensive during peak hours.

• Solar saves you money on your kWh energy charges
• Storage saves you money on your kW demand charges

Solar power unlocks value from your roof or parking lot

Solar PV systems are designed to generate power using energy from the sun, reducing your operating expenses and carbon footprint. Solar power can even unlock value from unused assets like your roof or parking lot to create an additional revenue stream, which Noor-UL-Iman School realized firsthand when they installed a carport solar PV system that utilized their parking lot to its full potential – providing protection for employee vehicles and LED lighting for safety measures at night – and reduced their electricity costs by 86%.

What is Solar and Storage?

Solar power is a renewable source of generation that works by absorbing sunlight and converting it into electricity. Solar PV panels are mounted on the roof of a building, on a carport, or on the ground (such as in a field).

The power generated can be used directly onsite, stored for later use to lower energy costs during peak times or, in some cases, fed back into the grid to create an additional revenue stream. It is 100% sustainable, reliable, and cost-effective – ideal for businesses that want to reduce both energy costs and carbon emissions.

Solar and Storage is good for business, and Centrica Business Solutions delivers

A solar PV system designed with a storage solution is the perfect choice for businesses that want to decrease their reliance on grid energy, reduce their operating expenses, boost resilience, and operate in a more sustainable way.

We will help you maximize savings and provide you with customized service that delivers the very best in everything – from designing your solar PV system, to the installation, to the customer care after your system has been turned on.

Combining our extensive experience developing rooftop, ground mount, and carport solar projects with our flexible financing options, our experienced team can provide the right solar solution for your business.

The benefits of Solar and Storage for your business

• Lower your electricity costs and reduce reliance on grid energy by generating your own electricity onsite.
• Save money during expensive peak times by combining Solar and Storage and using stored energy generated by your solar PV system when demand charges are at their highest.
• Create an additional revenue steam by selling excess generated solar energy back to the grid.
• Improve reliability and resilience by combining Solar and Storage and using stored solar energy when the grid is down.
• Meet sustainability goals by using a 100% renewable source of energy to create power without CO2 or pollutants as traditional energy sources do.

As one of the world’s largest energy experts providing efficient, cost-effective solutions to businesses of all sizes and sectors, Centrica Business Solutions is perfectly positioned to deliver a bankable Solar and Storage solution for your business.

We provide industry leading workmanship warranties and production guarantees that assure your return on investment, and we have the financial stability to effectively stand behind these promises. We will be with you through the 25+ year life of your solar PV system, ensuring you are happy with your decision.