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Saving £19,477 annually while reducing CO2 emissions by 30,474 kg

ACI Care has significantly reduced its carbon footprint by installing solar panels, cutting down over 30,000 kg of CO2 emissions each year. This initiative not only promotes sustainability but also brings substantial financial savings of £19,477 annually.

Baltic Apprenticeships

Education

£455,610 in lifetime savings for the largest independent training provider in England

A 79.12 kW rooftop solar system with 172 panels at Baltic Training Services, Darlington, generates 66,713 kWh annually, saving 31,338 kg of CO₂ in the first year. It will provide £18,224.43 in first-year savings and £455,610.75 over 25 years, with a total generation of 1,667,825 kWh.

£850k in energy generated yearly at Bay Farm

Bay Farm effectively offsets a substantial 1,750,250 kg of CO2 each year, while also generating average savings of £850,080 annually. This initiative significantly contributes to environmental sustainability and economic efficiency.

Box Road reduces 26 million kg CO2 and generates £14m in energy over 25 years

Box Road is a major contributor to carbon reduction, saving 1,055,012 kg of CO2 per year. Over a 25-year period, this amounts to approximately 26 million kg of CO2 reduced. Additionally, the project provides significant financial savings of £561,750 annually, totaling £14 million over 25 years, highlighting its substantial environmental and economic benefits.

British American Tobacco

Manufacturing

BAT's system yields £6.64m in savings

We had the opportunity to collaborate with CBRE to install at British American Tobacco Southampton to enhance their sustainability efforts through a Solar PV installation.

Chapel Farm reduces 1.08 million kg CO2 over 25 years

Despite its smaller scale, the Chapel Farm project achieves a commendable CO2 reduction of 43,348 kg annually. Over a 25-year period, this amounts to approximately 1.08 million kg of CO2 reduced, showcasing the potential of even smaller projects.

Cutting electricity costs by £448 weekly and CO2 emissions by 26,695 kg annually

Churchill has made impressive strides in sustainability by reducing its CO2 emissions by 26,695 kg annually thanks to its new solar energy system. The project highlights the environmental and economic benefits of renewable energy.

Cutting 8,030 kg of CO2 emissions annually with solar panels

Clifford Springs' solar panel installation has successfully cut 8,030 kg of CO2 emissions each year. This project showcases the positive impact of renewable energy on both the environment and the organization's finances.

Cobbs Cross reduces 35 million kg CO2 and generates £17.5m in energy over 25 years

Cobbs Cross offsets a significant 1,421,371 kg of CO2 each year. Over a 25-year period, this amounts to approximately 35 million kg of CO2 reduced. Additionally, the project provides substantial financial savings of £702,975 annually, totaling £17.5 million over 25 years, highlighting its significant environmental and economic benefits.

Combermere Abbey generates enough energy to power 3,500+ homes per year

Combermere Abbey Solar Farm offsets 3,170,944 kg of CO2 each year. Over a 25-year period, this amounts to approximately 79 million kg of CO2 reduced. Additionally, the project provides significant financial savings of £1,451,974 annually, totalling £36 million over 25 years, showcasing its considerable environmental and economic benefits.

Dorset Council generate £341,880 worth of energy per year

Dorset Council effectively reduces CO2 emissions by 477,907 kg per year, while also delivering impressive financial savings of £341,880 annually, contributing significantly to both environmental and economic sustainability.

Fardanes generates £1,184,400 in energy annually

The Fardanes project offsets 2,462,291 kg of CO2 annually and generates substantial savings of £1,184,400 each year, demonstrating a significant positive impact on both the environment and finances.

Hazel Farm generates £472,500 in energy yearly

Hazel Farm offsets 1,089,781 kg of CO2 annually and generates substantial savings of £472,500 each year, demonstrating a significant positive impact on both the environment and finances.

Honnington project generates nearly £30m in energy over 25 years

Honnington stands out with a remarkable annual CO2 reduction of 2,398,310 kg and substantial yearly savings of £1,171,170. Over a 25-year period, this amounts to nearly £30 million in savings, emphasizing its impressive contributions to sustainability and cost-efficiency.

Offsetting 43,468 kg of CO2 annually through solar power

Island Health's commitment to sustainability is evident in its solar power project, which offsets 43,468 kg of CO2 annually. This initiative demonstrates the significant environmental and economic benefits of solar energy.

1.05 million kg CO2 reduced annually by Lains project

Lains successfully offset 1,053,666 kg of CO2 each year and provides average annual savings of £561,750, making it a noteworthy example of environmental and economic benefits.

£14m in energy generated over 25 years by Magazine project

Magazine effectively reduces CO2 emissions by 1,063,999 kg per year, while also delivering financial savings of £561,750 annually. Over a 25-year period, this amounts to approximately £14 million in savings, contributing significantly to both environmental sustainability and economic efficiency.

Menzies's second installation generates just shy of £1m in lifetime savings

With an annual generation capacity of 121,837 kWh, it meets 78,522 kWh of yearly self-consumption needs and exports 43,316 kWh of surplus energy per year.

£2m in lifetime savings for Menzies

A 471kw installation that will reduce Menzies dependence on the grid by over 30%.

Reducing energy overhead for Moss Electrical by £168,720 per year

The Moss Electrical Dartford project effectively reduces CO2 emissions by 256,489 kg per year. Additionally, it generates significant financial savings of £168,720 annually, contributing to both environmental sustainability and economic efficiency.

129 panels installed at Oakland Grange

A rooftop solar PV installation at Oakland Grange, with a capacity of 52.89 kW and 129 panels, generates approximately 46,399 kWh annually, saving an estimated 9,600 kg of CO₂ in the first year. Over 25 years, the system is projected to save £303,647, generate 1,159,975 kWh, and offset 260,983 kg of CO₂, equivalent to planting about 10,439 trees.

Saving over 100,000 kg of CO2 annually with solar installation

Pearce Recycling's solar installation is a major environmental success, saving over 100,000 kg of CO2 emissions annually. The project not only supports sustainability but also yields substantial financial savings.

3.2 year lifetime return on investment for Porsche

Explore how Porsche Centre Norwich achieved a 6.1x ROI with Sustain Commercial Solar, saving £991,363 over the system's lifetime by reducing carbon emissions.

ROI in under 3 years for Porsche's 2nd system installation

Porsche's 2nd site installation with us has an ROI of just over 2 years and will reduce their dependency on the grid by 39.9%.

Reducing grid reliance and saving £27,528 annually

Quantrelle has significantly reduced its carbon footprint by installing solar panels, cutting down 43,328 kg of CO2 emissions each year. This project showcases the positive environmental and financial impacts of renewable energy.

Achieving substantial CO2 savings of 54,253 kg annually through solar installation

Sheffcare's solar installation is a major step towards sustainability, achieving significant CO2 savings of 54,253 kg annually. The project highlights the dual benefits of environmental conservation and cost reduction.

Soho Farm reduces 702,644 kg CO2 annually

Soho Farm effectively offsets 702,644 kg of CO2 each year. Additionally, it generates significant financial savings of £343,350 annually, contributing both to environmental sustainability and economic efficiency.

Reducing CO2 emissions for a shopping centre by 25,541kg per year

The Southside Shopping Centre project effectively reduces CO2 emissions by 25,541 kg per year. This initiative also generates financial savings of £19,980 annually, contributing to both environmental sustainability and economic efficiency.

ThermoFisher reduce energy costs by 15% via PPA

Custodian Capital, a commercial property asset manager, were able to secure a forecasted £4,792,281 in lifetime savings and reduce the energy costs of their tenant, ThermoFisher, by 15%.

In simpler terms, "PV" in solar energy stands for "photovoltaic." It's the technology that turns sunlight into electricity using solar panels.

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Carports

Can a business expand its existing solar panel system?

Yes, a commercial solar system can be expanded.

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Solar

Can a business go off-grid with solar and battery storage?

Yes, but this is an atypical arrangement and would require a large battery system and relatively small energy needs.

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Battery storage

Can commercial solar panels work on cloudy days?

Yes, but their efficiency is reduced.

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Solar

Do commercial solar panels require maintenance?

Minimal maintenance is required but periodic checks and testing is highly recommended, if not mandatory to uphold some warranties.

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How do solar panels work for commercial applications?

Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity using photovoltaic cells, suitable for commercial energy needs.

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Solar

How long do commercial solar batteries last?

Solar batteries typically last 10-15 years.

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Battery storage

How long do commercial solar panels last?

Commercial solar panels typically last 25-30 years.

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Solar

How much space is needed for commercial solar panels?

It depends on the energy needs and nature of the space, whether there is shading and other factors.

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What are the benefits of solar energy for businesses?

Solar energy reduces operational costs, enhances sustainability, and offers long-term financial savings.

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Solar

What is a commercial solar battery?

A solar battery stores excess energy generated by commercial solar panels.

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Battery storage

What is the initial cost of installing solar panels for businesses?

The cost varies dependent on the size and nature of the system. Financial options with no upfront cost are available.

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Solar

Will solar panels increase the value of commercial property?

Yes, solar panels can increase property value given that they are installed with a forward thinking outlook.

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I would highly recommend Sustain Commercial Solar to other UK businesses.

Sustain's ongoing support has been amazing. They've delivered on all projects in a timely manner and caused minimal disruption to our tenants.

Javed Sattar

Portfolio Manager

Custodian Capital

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The economics just make sense.

We have made enormous savings on our costs. We now make a 6 figure income on the energy generated by our system.

Robert Moss

Managing Director

Moss Electrical

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