BICS could lower electricity costs for eligible UK manufacturers from 2027, changing some of the assumptions used to assess renewable energy investments. We look at the relationship between BICS and commercial Solar PV, battery storage and the long-term business case for generating electricity on-site.
The UK Government’s latest response on Corporate Power Purchase Agreements highlights the growing role of long-term renewable energy purchasing. We explore what the update means for UK businesses and how on-site commercial Solar PPAs can provide lower-cost renewable electricity without upfront capital.
A single 15-minute demand spike can set your electricity costs for the entire billing period. Here’s how peak demand charges work, why manufacturing sites are especially exposed, and how battery storage smooths the spikes that are quietly eroding your margins.
While wholesale electricity prices have come down from the record highs of recent years, volatility is still a challenge. Global events, changes in electricity demand, and ongoing pressure on the grid continue to influence commercial energy prices, making it difficult for businesses to predict what they will pay when contracts are due for renewal.
June brought a clear reminder of the pressures facing UK businesses. When demand spiked, the National Energy System Operator (NESO) had to secure about 1.7GW of imported electricity at much higher wholesale prices just to keep the lights on. While this was a grid-level issue, the knock-on effects reach far beyond the energy sector and directly impact commercial operations.
It’s not about filling every available space with panels; the best results come from designing your system around how your site actually uses electricity, both now and as your needs change in the future.
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