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How Solar Reduces Scope 2 Emissions
Businesses across the UK are under increasing pressure to cut carbon emissions and meet Net Zero targets. A critical part of this journey is addressing Scope 2 emissions, the indirect emissions from purchased electricity, heat, or steam.
Commercial solar is one of the most effective, measurable, and immediate solutions to reduce Scope 2 emissions while also lowering operating costs.
What Are Scope 2 Emissions?
Scope 2 emissions are defined by the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol as the indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling consumed by your business.
Even though these emissions occur at the electricity provider’s site, they are counted towards your company’s carbon footprint.
Why It Matters for Businesses
- Mandatory Reporting: Many UK businesses fall under SECR (Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting) or other regulatory frameworks that require Scope 2 disclosure.
- Net Zero Roadmaps: Reducing Scope 2 is a key step in any science-based target or Net Zero commitment.
- ESG Performance: Investors, customers, and stakeholders are increasingly scrutinising carbon performance and emissions transparency.
How Solar PV Cuts Scope 2 Emissions
Installing an on-site solar PV system allows your business to generate clean, renewable electricity and reduce dependence on grid power, which is typically carbon-intensive.
With commercial solar:
- Your business consumes solar-generated electricity first (self-consumption model)
- Every kWh of solar you use displaces carbon-heavy grid electricity
- Carbon savings are measurable, reportable, and auditable
Shawton Energy provides full carbon forecasts and performance reporting to support your Scope 2 reduction targets.
Example: The Numbers
- 250 kWp solar system
- Generates approx. 212,500 kWh per year
- Grid carbon factor: 0.18 kg CO₂e per kWh
- Annual Scope 2 savings: ~38 tonnes of CO₂e
This is a direct and impactful way to show progress in your emissions reduction plans.
Why Our Zero-Capex Model Helps
We design, fund, and install your commercial solar system with no upfront investment via a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). This means your business can:
- Reduce Scope 2 emissions immediately
- Improve ESG performance
- Lower energy costs
- Meet compliance targets—without capital expenditure
Built for Compliance
We provide:
- Full carbon savings forecasts
- Year-on-year performance reports
- Assistance with SECR, TCFD, CDP and other frameworks
- Trusted data you can confidently report
Ready to Become a Partner?
Contact us today to discuss how solar can help your business cut Scope 2 emissions and meet your compliance goals.
