Solar Power For Industrial And Commercial

Powering industrial and commercial businesses with renewable, sustainable energy to reduce electricity bills by up to 30%.

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Shawton Energy helps industrial and commercial businesses like yours harness solar power with the installation of 100% fully funded, high-quality Solar PV systems, utilising your existing rooftop space.

We work with the world’s number one PV supplier, SolarEdge, to provide the best technology and the longest warranties to create sustainability and stability for you and your business whilst saving money.

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Why choose solar?

Electricity is a large overhead cost for most businesses, especially for those in the industrial and commercial industries, and in the last 12 months, energy bills have risen by a staggering 96%. Solar PV systems offer electricity at a fraction of the cost of grid-supplied electricity, providing a significant saving. These savings can then be invested in other areas of your business that will drive profits and growth.

Reduce electricity bills by up to 30%.

Solar power can produce substantial savings for you and your business.

You can work towards carbon net zero.

Harness renewable, sustainable energy sources.

Show your environmental commitment and meet CSR objectives.

Solar PV can help to futureproof your business.

A typical solar panel will save over 900kg of CO2 annually, meaning guaranteed carbon reduction compared to grid consumption – A typical solar panel will save over 900kg of CO2 annually, meaning guaranteed carbon reduction compared to grid consumption.

What is a Power Purchase Agreement?

Commercial and industrial businesses can switch effortlessly to low-cost, green solar energy without any upfront costs with a Power Purchase Agreement(PPA).

We are an official partner of Iona Capital, a market leader in sustainable investment funds. As a committed sustainable investor, it has an expansive portfolio of more than 20 different low-carbon energy projects.

Shawton Energy has become a fully funded decarbonisation partner for both industrial and commercial businesses, and our joint venture aims to deliver more than £ 50 million in invested capital in high-quality solar projects over the next five years.

This partnership with Iona Capital focuses on new rooftop solar projects through Power Purchase Agreements, which is an arrangement between Shawton Energy and the client for energy generated on-site by the Solar PV system at a reduced cost for a predetermined period. The price. of the power purchased is fixed and will increase annually at the Retail Price Index (RPI) rate.

We install, own and operate the Solar PV system on the rooftop of the client’s property for the duration of the PPA, which is typically 25 years.

After the agreed term has expired, the rights and title for the Solar PV system are passed onto the client. Effectively, you can now enjoy the PV power produced at zero cost.

Commercial rooftop solar panels for all business sectors

How does the Power Purchase Agreement Process Work?

If your energy usage and roof space meet specific criteria, you can benefit from free solar PV installation financed by our PPA provider. Once we have confirmed your eligibility, we’ll partner with you to get to know you and your business energy consumption.

This is part of our eight-step approach, beginning with a feasibility study and site visit. Once we’ve assessed your rooftop for solar suitability, we create a proposal based on your consumption, showing a detailed projection of your cost savings over the course of the PPA.

Why clients choose Power Purchase Agreements

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No initial maintenance, refurbishment or roof upgrade costs

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The system is monitored and maintained for the entire duration of the agreement at no cost to you

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The price of the power purchased is fixed and will increase annually at the Retail Price Index (RPI) rate

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Monthly invoicing and performance reports

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Shawton Energy insures the system at no cost to you

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The rights and title to the system will pass to you upon completion of the PPA term, so you effectively enjoy the PV power produced at zero cost

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System sizes under 1MW are permitted development (unless on a listed building or in a conservation area)

Our 8 Step Approach

The Power Purchase Agreement is created.

Presentation of desktop proposal, provisional PPA price and scheme will be agreed.

SEL issue LOA (letter of authority) & HoTs (head of terms) to the client for signature.

LOA allows SEL to liaise directly with the DNO (District network operator) to submit a G99 application on the client’s behalf. This is for the DNO to investigate if the local electrical network can accommodate the proposed generation of PV. This process can take up to 90 days, with the DNO providing acceptance, rejection, or a costed acceptance. SEL will lead this process from start to finish.

HoTs is a high-level contract to give SEL a period of exclusivity for the project to allow surveys, DNO liaison, local authority liaison and final design.

Precedent contracts will be issued to the client, PPA & landlord lease. This is to allow review and comment form the client, these can then be finalised through to completion.

Once legal and DNO acceptance is received, the project can commence. Dependant on system size, we would anticipate completion of projects between 4 & 12 weeks from signature.

Client receives first bill for energy used one month after completion.

Case Study

Our client, a leading manufacturer of bespoke structural steelwork and architectural metalwork in the UK, wanted to futureproof their business and show their commitment to the environment by installing a Solar PV system.
Shawton Energy was commissioned to install a complete SolarEdge PV system of close to 600 375kw PV panels at their North West base to reduce the company’s annual energy bills.

THE PROCESS

The initial site surveys and proposals had to take into account that the client’s headquarters are used 24/7 for engineering production and, as such, facility health, safety, logistics and access were discussed and agreed upon.
As part of this detailed process, complete pre and construction-phase health and safety plans were produced and provided to the client to ensure the practicality and long-term functionality of the installation.

To ensure the maximum size of the Solar PV system, it was agreed with our client that existing skylights within the roof structure would be covered. As part of this work, an LED lighting replacement was undertaken within the production areas to ensure lighting LUX levels were exceeded to enhance the working environment.

Before installation, a full site compound, scaffold access and handrails were introduced to provide our experienced team with safe access to all working areas. We then began installing a total of 589 Longi 375kw PV modules, 295 SolarEdge P801 optimisers and five SolarEdge inverters.

The work took just four weeks from start to completion and was carried out with no disruption to the business’s day-to-day operations.

The company is now generating its own renewable energy with its SolarEdge Solar PV system, and it’s estimated that the solar installation will help the business achieve savings of £ 1.2 million on their energy bills over 25 years.

*Business not named due to client confidentiality.

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Weeks Installation Time

43,220

kg Of Carbon Saved Annually

1.2M

Money Saved On Electricity Bills In 25 Years

48,000

GBP Reduced On Average Annually In Electricity Bill

FAQs

Can Solar PV help businesses that use a lot of energy, such as manufacturing businesses?

Yes, Solar PV systems help to offset any particularly high running costs involved in your most energy-intensive operations. This can help industrial and commercial businesses to cut thousands of tonnes of CO2 from these processes and vastly reduce their carbon footprint.

How does a Solar PV system impact property value?

Commercial and industrial businesses that embrace sustainable energy with the installation of a Solar PV system will find their property price increased and more attractive to buyers. If you sell your property before the Power Purchase Agreement ends, the contract can be transferred to the new owner.