Commercial Solar for Paper Mills
With a highly energy-intensive industry such as the paper industry relying on consistent and efficient energy sources, solar power is a way to provide for these large-scale manufacturing operations.
As energy costs continue to rise and the demand for sustainable practices grows, solar energy offers an ideal solution for paper manufacturers.
At Sustain Commercial Solar, we create and deliver tailored solutions for your paper mill that is designed to meet its unique energy demands.
We help businesses reduce their energy costs, enhance their sustainability, and improve their operational efficiency.
Reduce operational costs
With solar panels powering your paper mill, you'll automatically have reduced operational costs.
Enhance sustainability
Your paper mill will be more sustainable and energy-efficient.
Energy independence
You’ll benefit from being energy-independent and less reliant on the grid.
Financial incentives
Benefit from financial incentives from the government with solar power.
Why are paper mills using solar?
Your paper mill will benefit from enhanced operational efficiency by being able to generate its own energy, resulting in energy independence and reliability.
In order to make sure your paper mill runs smoothly and there is no downtime, you will need a power source that is strong enough to power various processes, such as pulping, drying and recycling. Our solar systems are designed to meet these energy-intensive needs, without the risk of energy fluctuations and grid outages.
Solar power provides your paper mill with a reliable energy source, ensuring backup power during peak demand periods or grid disruptions. Not to mention the amount of money that your business will save.
It is safe to say that paper mills are among one of the largest energy consumers, which means that utility bills will be through the roof. But, by installing solar panels, paper mills can generate their own energy which significantly reduces their reliance on grid power.
This results in millions of pounds being saved over the lifespan of the solar system. Paper mills can reinvest these savings into improving certain operational processes and upgrading equipment.
Energy prices are volatile and have steadily increased over the years. By adopting solar power, paper manufacturers can lock in stable, predictable energy costs for the next 25+ years, shielding their operations from future price hikes.
Did we mention the financial incentives associated with the implementation of solar power? Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) allow your paper mill to implement solar power with little to no upfront costs. Allow us to show you how.
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Implementing solar power in your paper mill will make sure that you are maximising operational processes, such as pulping, drying and recycling. Your paper mill will run more efficiently, and there will be a reduction in downtime due to being energy independent.
Sustainability is a growing concern for both businesses and consumers, and solar power helps paper mills reduce their carbon footprint and meet environmental regulations, which enhances their sustainability credentials.
When your business transfers to renewable and clean energy produced by solar panels, you will improve your marketability to eco-conscious consumers and end-users. As a result of this, you will save on energy costs, too.
Paper mills and printers by definition involve extremely energy intensive processes which are often undertaken around the clock.
These businesses often operate on large sites with extensive roof space which, in addition to working patterns, can make them an ideal candidate for storage systems to operate alongside the PV panels which will reduce the overheads of their night-time operations.
By working with Sustain Commercial Solar, these business owners will be given a tailored solution which makes best use of their available space while providing immediate savings.
At Pearce Recycling, a major UK paper processing facility, we installed a 500kW system which is projected to save the business in excess of £1.7M over the system’s life while offsetting over 100,000KG of CO2 emissions annually.
More information on this project can be found here - Pearce Recycling Case Study | Sustain Commercial Solar
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Saving over 100,000 kg of CO2 annually with solar installation
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Andy Kidger
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Robert Moss
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Moss Electrical
Javed Sattar
Portfolio Manager
Custodian Capital
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Your financial options
We’ll guide your paper mill through the most suitable financial frameworks, taking into account the energy-intensive nature of your industry and helping you maximise savings on energy costs.
We can give you extensive projections on various commercial solar options with some basic usage data and a video call.
