Commercial Solar for Leisure

Your leisure facility, whether it's a gym, a hotel, or a sports centre, will require a large amount of energy from a reliable source to keep running.

With high energy demands and growing pressure to adopt sustainable practices, commercial solar is the perfect fit for your leisure facility.

If you're looking to cut costs and reduce your carbon footprint, Sustain Commercial Solar has the perfect commercial solar system for your leisure facility.

Reduce your energy costs and improve your sustainability today!

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£
499500

lifetime savings for Leisure
businesses from our installations

Why are Leisure companies installing commercial solar?

Reduce energy costs

You'll have a guarantee of reduced energy costs by using solar panels to power your leisure centre.

Enhance sustainability

Experience enhanced sustainability and attract more customers who value green energy.

Energy independence

Gain energy independence and less reliance on the grid by using solar panels.

Enhance guest experience

With enhanced sustainability and being energy independent, you will improve the experience of your guests.

Why are leisure facilities installing commercial solar?

The benefits of implementing commercial solar in your leisure facility are endless and will bring a lot of opportunity to your business.

Improving your sustainability is one such benefit because your guests will want to spend their time and money in an eco-friendly space. Solar energy is a clean, renewable power source that allows your facility to reduce its carbon footprint and demonstrate a commitment to environmental responsibility.

Your leisure facility will also gain its energy independence, having greater control over your power supply and less dependence on the main grid.

By using commercial solar for your leisure facility, your guests will have a well-lit and climate-controlled environment, without the worry of power shortages.

Leisure businesses are saving millions with solar

Leisure facilities are saving millions of pounds annually by adopting these sustainable practices and by implementing commercial solar panels.

With the rising demand in consumers and guests seeking out eco-friendly leisure facilities, your facility can attract more business, too.

Alongside this, with being energy independent, your leisure facility will be protected against any rising energy costs, with less reliance on the grid, too.

Rooftops of gyms, hotels, and sports centres are also ideal for solar panels, turning unused space into valuable energy-generating assets. So, in this way, you can leverage big rooftop space or any big areas of land nearby.

Average system size

123 kW

Across all Leisure installs

Average number of panels

472

Solar panels

Total Leisure savings

£
1.23m

British Pounds Sterling (£)

Average quoted ROI

5.3

Years

Leisure CO2 offset
15,320m

kg of carbon offset

Equivalent tress planted

199,160k

Trees

Average system size:
120
Average number of panels:
293
Total [sector] savings:
499500
Average quoted ROI:
4.9
[sector] CO2 offset:
638522
Equivalent tress planted:
25541

Why does commercial solar work so well for Leisure businesses?

Besides being eco-friendly and environmentally sustainable, commercial solar for leisure facilities works incredibly well for a few different reasons.

For starters, most of these facilities are used during the day, which means that most of the energy will be supplied during the busiest periods.

The UK government and local authorities offer various financial incentives to encourage the adoption of solar power. Leisure facilities can take advantage of grants, rebates, and tax credits that help offset the initial cost of solar installations.

Many businesses also utilise Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), which allow them to install solar with little to no upfront investment. This means you get to save on energy bills almost immediately.

Now that you're saving all this money on operational costs, you have money left over to invest in growing your business.

High energy consumption
Businesses with significant energy demands, such as manufacturing plants, data centers, or large office buildings, stand to benefit greatly from commercial solar installations.

By generating their own power, they can substantially reduce their energy expenses and increase their resilience against fluctuating energy prices.
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Large roof or land space
Companies with ample unused roof space or vacant land can maximise the potential of these areas by installing solar panels.

This is particularly advantageous for warehouses, distribution centers, and agricultural businesses that might have extensive unshaded areas suitable for solar installations.
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Ambitious sustainability goals
Organisations aiming to reduce their carbon footprint and enhance their sustainability credentials will find commercial solar installations align perfectly with their environmental objectives.

This not only aids in achieving corporate social responsibility goals but also positions the business favourable in the eyes of eco-conscious consumers.
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High public visibility
Businesses that have a high profile or rely heavily on their brand image, such as retail chains, hotels, and corporations, can leverage commercial solar installations to showcase their commitment to renewable energy and sustainability.

Thereby, enhancing their reputation and appeal to a broader customer base.
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Long-term locations
Businesses that own their premises or have long-term leases will see the most financial benefit from solar installations due to the upfront investment required.

The longer a business can utilise the installation, the greater the savings and the return on investment.
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Long-term locations
Companies operating in regions where energy production is taxed or subject to strict environmental regulations may find solar installations an effective way to reduce operational costs and ensure compliance with local councils, avoiding fines and penalties.
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High daytime energy usage
Enterprises that operate primarily during daylight hours, such as retail stores, schools, and offices, can directly utilise the solar power generated, leading to immediate energy cost savings.

The usage of these businesses will align with the solar power generation curve, meaning there may also be little need for a battery storage system.
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Predictable energy usage
Businesses that have a predictable and consistent energy usage pattern, such as data centres or production facilities operating around the clock, can greatly benefit from the stability and predictability of energy costs provided by solar power.

Reducing fluctuations and better forecasting requirements.
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Need for independence
Businesses located in areas with unreliable power grids or those seeking to mitigate the risk of power outages may benefit from the energy independence that a solar installation offers, ensuring continuous operation without interruptions.

Hospitals and healthcare facilities are a great example of this, ensuring that essential services remain uninterrupted.
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Education sector
Schools, universities, and other educational facilities often have the space, long-term horizon, and commitment to sustainability that make them ideal candidates for solar installations.

Besides reducing energy costs, they can use the solar system as a practical learning tool for students.
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Education sector
Hospitals and healthcare facilities, with their critical need for reliable power and typically large energy usage, can greatly benefit from solar installations.

Solar energy can provide a dependable alternative or supplement to traditional power sources, ensuring that essential services remain uninterrupted.
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Centre night time usage
Your leisure centre may need to run late into the night. With solar panels, your leisure centre can use the energy generated during the day to power night-time usage.
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Centre energy independence
Your leisure centre will be reliant on the grid for energy. With solar panels, you’ll become energy independent and won’t need to rely on the grid.
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Centre community engagement
As a leisure centre, you’ll be looking for ways to boost community engagement. Solar panels on public buildings can promote community engagement and pride.
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Reduction in centre energy costs
Your leisure centre will be spending a large amount of money on energy costs. With solar panels, you will be able to save on bills.
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In addition to the constant demand from HVAC and lighting, Leisure facilities can pose a diverse assortment of challenges.

Whether it’s a swimming pool with large water heaters, an ice rink with an extensive chiller/pump system or even a multi-screen cinema with several large sound systems and projectors to power, Sustain commercial solar will appraise the needs to the client to ensure that the challenge is met in the most appropriate way.

We are about to install a 285kW system for Total Fitness in Lincoln.

This will be made up of nearly 700 panels and is projected to supply them with over 160,000kWh of clean energy per year while offsetting nearly 190,000KW of CO2 emissions annually.

A case study for this project will be uploaded to our website upon completion.

Jack Hubbard
Business Development Manager
Sustain Commercial Solar
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[Client name]
[Sector]
Est. ROI
4 years
Installation size
12.4 MW
Annual savings
£210,251
Self sufficiency
-24%
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[Client name]
[Sector]
Est. ROI
4 years
Installation size
12.4 MW
Annual savings
£210,251
Self sufficiency
-24%
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[Client name]
[Sector]
Est. ROI
4 years
Installation size
12.4 MW
Annual savings
£210,251
Grid reliance
-24%
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[Client name]
[Sector]
Est. ROI
4 years
Installation size
12.4 MW
Annual savings
£210,251
Grid reliance
-24%
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[Client name]
[Sector]
Est. ROI
4 years
Installation size
12.4 MW
Annual savings
£210,251
Grid reliance
-24%
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[Client name]
[Sector]
Est. ROI
4 years
Installation size
12.4 MW
Annual savings
£210,251
Grid reliance
-24%
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. ​​
Est. ROI
4.9
 years
Installation size
120
Lifetime savings
499500
Self sufficiency
17
%
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The system is helping us apply for tenders. A lot of tenders now ask you how you are working towards Net Zero. Solar has been great in helping us demonstrate that.

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

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Managing Director

Moss Electrical

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

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Portfolio Manager

Custodian Capital

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Your financial options

We’ll help your leisure facility identify the financial options that best suit your operations, ensuring you save on energy costs while improving guest experience and sustainability.

CAPEX
Upfront payment
Fastest ROI
Highest lifetime savings
Annual investment allowance tax break
Hire purchase
Leasing options
No upfront cost
Annual bills reduced from day 1
Annual investment allowance tax break
PPA
Power Purchase Agreement
No upfront or maintenance cost
Annual bills reduced from day 1
Minimal logistical involvement

Book a strategy session for your Leisure business today

We can give you extensive projections on various commercial solar options with some basic usage data and a video call.

Leisure solar FAQs

We’ve collated the questions that we’re usually asked by Leisure directors and business owners into this list.

We hope that this will answer some of your burning questions, if not, please view our full FAQ library or feel free to get in touch.

We’d love to hear from you.

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