Renewable Energy For Business

Commercial Renewable Energy Solutions

Renewable energy solutions aren’t just for domestic properties, they can be installed at business premises too. Installing solar panels, heat pumps or EV chargers is a great investment; not only can they save you money on energy bills, they can even generate a profit. By selling unused solar energy back to the grid, or implementing a charge per use on EV charge points, they’ll be paying for themselves in no time.  

Not only does renewable energy have financial benefits – by taking positive action towards being a more sustainable business you’ll be giving your business’s image a real boost. You could attract customers away from non-green competitors, create positive PR opportunities, and appeal to a whole new audience. 

Business Benefits

The benefits are endless when it comes to switching to electric. Automotive emissions are the largest CO2 emissions category in the UK. Your business can make a huge contribution to the reduction of this figure by electrifying your fleet. Making charging available at your workplace is he first step. You can have full control over this; you can allow free charging, or alternatively set a cost recovery tariff.

Not only does this benefit the company itself, but it can encourage employees to make the all-important switch. For EV driving employees, being able to come to work knowing that they have access to a charging point is another worry off their mind. It also gives you an edge over your competition; if your customer is an EV driver, and you have a charge point for them but your competitor doesn’t, who are they going to give their custom too? That’s right – you!

Grants & Financial Assistance

There are various schemes and grants available to businesses to assist with the costs of renewable installations, such as the Workplace Charging Scheme and the Smart Export Guarantee. Read our handy guides to find out more.