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Solar panels for the manufacturing industry

Award-winning solar panel for the manufacturing industry

Manufacturing businesses often have large, unused roof spaces, making them ideal for solar panel installations.

Solar PV offers a powerful range of benefits for manufacturing companies. Key advantages, frequently mentioned by our clients, include reduced energy bills, significant carbon savings, meeting ISO and CSR commitments, securing a stronger position in the supply chain, and increasing property value.

Given the current economic climate, there has been a surge of interest from manufacturing companies seeking reliable ways to reduce costs amidst rising energy bills. With the economic outlook remaining uncertain, solar panels provide a dependable solution for achieving greater financial stability.

Why is solar energy a great investment for the manufacturing sector?

At Low Carbon Energy, we have decades of experience in industrial solar panel installation. Our team possesses all the in-house expertise and equipment necessary to deliver large-scale solar PV projects tailored to manufacturing businesses like yours.

Industrial solar panels offer numerous benefits, including offsetting the high running costs associated with energy-intensive operations. They also help reduce your carbon footprint significantly, potentially cutting thousands of tonnes of CO2 from your processes.

This not only makes a substantial environmental impact but also enhances your company’s sustainability credentials.

Why Invest In Solar PV?

Enjoy a levelised cost of electricity (potentially as low as £0.03/kWh) for your energy
Significantly reduce your energy usage and spend
Returns of up to (and in excess of) 20%
100% asset finance available
Meet your CSR / ESG objectives
Secured electricity for 25 years
Low maintenance
Minimal disruption to your business

Industrial solar panels: Helping you to save costs and improve your bottom line.

Put simply, a solar PV system empowers your manufacturing business to generate its own energy on-site, reducing dependence on the National Grid and shielding you from rising national energy prices.

This not only cuts your overhead but also positively impacts your bottom line. Beyond the immediate savings, industrial solar panels offer long-term benefits and peace of mind. As the cost of solar panels has consistently decreased year after year, the global energy market has experienced volatility due to events like the COVID-19 pandemic.

By investing in industrial solar panels, you protect your business from future economic uncertainties, ensuring access to stable and affordable energy prices.

Industrial solar panels: Boost your CSR and ESG ratings with industrial solar panels.

As a manufacturing business, it's becoming increasingly important to demonstrate strong green credentials. This expectation is not only coming from your customers but is also extending to your partners and suppliers.

Research consistently shows that both businesses and consumers are making crucial decisions about whom to work with based on a company's environmental record. Failing to take action on climate issues could result in lost business opportunities.

Industrial solar panels serve as a clear demonstration of your commitment to sustainability. While they are most effective when integrated into a comprehensive strategy aimed at achieving Net Zero, they can still offer a significant competitive advantage on their own.

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Affordable solutions boasting numerous benefits for manufacturing companies
If your manufacturing company in housed in a building with a large roof, you may be able to take advantage of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). If successful, you’ll have a solar panel system installed at no cost, plus savings on your energy bills for duration of the 20-40 year term. If you’re able to self-fund your own system, the returns will be even greater!

Of course, all the usual benefits apply too when you choose solar PV. You can expect greatly reduced energy bills and a drastic reduction in carbon emissions, helping your business meet its green targets. In turn, this will also improve your supply chain relationships by reducing your carbon footprint.