Shawton Energy Powers Up Plastic Packaging Manufacturer With Rooftop Solar
Duo UK has invested in a large-scale rooftop solar installation from Shawton Energy, as the firm looks to reduce its carbon footprint as part of its ‘Pact for the Planet’ initiative. The fully funded commercial installation, comprising a total of 1042 solar panels and...
Staff Q&A: Shining the Solar Spotlight on Graham Provest
Here at Shawton Energy, we’re proud to be leading the charge in commercial solar solutions. Collectively, our team has over 100 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, having worked on a range of large-scale solar installations for industries such as...
Commercial Solar Panel ROI: What to Expect and How to Calculate It
When considering solar energy for your business, the key question often is: What kind of return on investment (ROI) can I expect with solar? At Shawton Energy, we make the transition to solar simple by offering fully funded solutions, meaning no upfront Capex or Opex...
How Virtual Power Purchase Agreements Can Ease the Energy Burden of Data Centres
The Growth of Data Centres As the world becomes increasingly digitalised, data centres have become a critical part of our infrastructure. These power-hungry centres are growing exponentially as we embrace AI, cryptocurrency, and cloud computing. But the operators of...
The 10 Key Benefits of Commercial Solar Systems for Shops and Retail
As the retail landscape evolves, businesses are increasingly looking towards sustainable commercial energy solutions, to help them future-proof their premises. From carbon footprint reduction and cheaper energy bills to meeting consumer demand for greater...
Industry Heavyweights Collaborate to Deliver Rooftop Solar Project
Renewable energy expert, Shawton Energy has partnered with logistics specialist, Knowles Logistics, to deliver a large-scale rooftop solar energy installation at a Wisbech distribution centre site – operated on behalf of international food and drink group, Princes....
How Solar Energy Can Help the Food and Drink Manufacturing Sector Decarbonise
Our MD, Jamie Shaw, recently spoke to Food and Drink Manufacturing UK about how commercial solar energy systems can help the food and drink manufacturing sector to reduce its carbon footprint, create a more sustainable supply chain, and save money on energy costs. If...
Staff Q&A: Shining the Solar Spotlight on Steve Bingham
Here at Shawton Energy, we’re proud to be leading the charge in commercial solar solutions. Collectively, our team has over 100 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, having worked on a range of large-scale solar installations for industries such as...
Understanding Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions: The Key to a Greener Business
As the UK continues its journey towards greater sustainability, businesses are increasingly focusing on their environmental impact, particularly their greenhouse gas emissions and how they can decrease them. Understanding the different categories of emissions – Scope...
Commercial Solar Solutions: What Are the Challenges of Dealing with the Local Grid?
In the UK, an increasing number of businesses are looking to make the transition to renewable energy sources. In fact, in 2019, a report revealed that one in three businesses were using solar PV to generate their own energy. The reality is that this figure will...
Unlocking Solar Energy for Your Business: 5 Key Tips for Employees Who Want to Look at Implementing Solar for Their Organisation
As the global focus on sustainability intensifies, businesses are increasingly turning to renewable energy solutions like solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to meet their environmental goals, while also reducing their ever-increasing energy costs. For employees within...
Rooftop Solar: What Are the Economic, Environmental and Operational Benefits for Hospitality Businesses?
Our MD, Jamie Shaw, recently spoke with CLH News about the advantages of rooftop solar for hospitality businesses. If you missed the original article, catch up below. The UK’s hospitality sector has faced many challenges in recent years – increasing food and...Commercial solar carports: why should businesses consider them?
If you’re looking for ways to make your business greener and reduce its reliance upon fossil fuels, a commercial solar carport may be an excellent solution to consider. However, before making the jump, businesses need to understand what they are, the commercial...
Shawton Energy agrees strategic partnership with RAW Charging
Shawton Energy has entered a new collaborative partnership with leading electric vehicle charging company, RAW Charging. RAW is a leading supplier of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to some of the UK’s largest property owners and organisations,...
How Much Do Solar Panels Cost?
Environmental sustainability and renewable energy sources are becoming increasingly important as the world looks towards net zero targets and how to become more sustainable. Solar energy is one of the most promising solutions to climate change, as solar energy is the...
Shawton Energy enters new partnership with Lazard Asset Management
Shawton Energy enters new partnership with Lazard Asset Management Shawton Energy welcomes the Sustainable Private Infrastructure fund managed by Lazard Asset Management (Lazard SPI Fund) as a new 50% shareholder in the business. Lazard SPI will accelerate Shawton...
The Power of Solar: Why Your Business Should Install Solar Panels
At Shawton Energy, we’re passionate about helping businesses harness the sun’s power to save money, reduce their carbon footprint and boost their sustainability efforts. Solar panels are an effective and eco-friendly solution for businesses of all sizes and are...
Parking Green: Exploring the Benefits of Solar Carports
One of the innovative ways to harness renewable energy that has become increasingly popular in recent years is solar carports. These structures are typically installed in car parks, offering a dual-purpose solution that combines sustainable energy production with...