Reduce Costs.
It’s a challenging time to make a profit as a logistics or manufacturing business. Costs are increasing across the board, and commercial electricity bill standing charges are expected to almost double this year due to a change in Transmission Network Use of System (TNUoS) charges.
Protect your business against price rises by making use of your unused roof spaces with a large scale solar installation. Your solar installation will provide you with free electricity, fixing your energy costs for 25-30 years, and providing typical payback times of between 3 and 5 years.
Solar panels are at their lowest price and highest efficiencies since their conception, so now is the time to invest for long term gains.
Got leftover solar electricity? Export it for money back through the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) scheme.
Avoid Penalties.
While there is no legal penalty yet, the industry is expected to comply with MEES (Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards) EPC B target across commercial buildings before 2030.
You can future-proof your commercial buildings by installing renewable technologies before penalties are announced, avoiding the cost increase that comes with last-minute retrofits.
Install with no upfront costs.
Power purchase agreements (PPAs) are a way to benefit from a solar installation without upfront capex. If you are eligible, through our partner we will install and maintain a solar array on your roof. You’ll be able to purchase the electricity produced at a competitive rate, lower than grid rates.
You also won’t have the hassle of insuring or maintaining your solar with a PPA, and you won’t have commercial solar debt on your balance sheet.
Power your future with EV Chargers.
Keep your electric fleet on the road with solar carports. Solar carports use solar panels to charge electric vehicles with clean and free energy. Pass these savings on to your staff or charge the public for use, creating an additional revenue stream.
Government schemes such as the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) and EV Infrastructure Grant for Staff and Fleets provide your small to medium sized business grants for EV installations, offsetting your costs.
You’ll also stay ahead of the government’s 2030 target for phasing out the sales of new non-electric vehicles.
Avoid blackouts.
Battery storage solutions save your solar produced energy for when you need it most, avoiding peak tariffs or relying on grid power after the sun sets. You’ll benefit from energy independence from the grid, as well as emergency backup power if the grid goes down, so you can work around the clock even when your competitors can’t.
Keep your money in your pocket by making use of peak shaving to avoid demand charges and load shifting to avoid peak costs.
Support for Leaseholders & Landlords.
Landlords and leaseholders both benefit from renewable energy. Landlords get a more marketable property with a higher EPC rating, and leaseholders enjoy cheaper energy.
For landlords and leaseholders, we can conduct surveys on the buildings, and provide quotes for installation. We’ll work with both landlord and leaseholder to find the best funding solution that balances your relationship and cash flow, whether this be a tenant PPA or hire purchase.
For leaseholders that want to make the case to their landlord for installation, we can provide clear data on savings, payback periods, EPC increases and CO2 reduction, as well as warranties and maintenance information. See our commercial leaseholder guide for more information.
Maximise the efficiency of your installs.
With our competitive operations and maintenance (O&M) packages, we can look after your panels, battery storage, and EV chargers.
By monitoring your installations, we’ll provide regular data for your ESG reports, and our annual service will keep them in tip-top shape. If there is a fault, we will send someone to fix it quickly. Due to our close relationships with our manufacturers, we can escalate your warranty claims promptly if needed.
Why Choose Carbon3?
Choosing Carbon3 means partnering with a leader in renewable energy services committed to sustainability, innovation, and exceptional customer care.
