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Understanding BICS and Commercial Solar PV for UK Manufacturers
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.
Rooftop solar without the capital outlay: How Ennovi reduced it’s grid reliance by 17%
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.
Project Spotlight: NHS Drayton Surgery Solar & Battery Storage Cuts Costs 70%
A power outage put temperature-sensitive vaccines at risk and exposed how little control the surgery had over its energy. Vester Energy corrected the meter class and tariff first, cutting the unit rate from 42p/kWh to 27p/kWh. Green Shield Group then designed a 23.66 kWp solar PV system with 28.21 kWh of battery storage, sized to actual half-hourly demand. Result: electricity costs down over 70%, more than £18,000 saved in year one, all reinvested into patient care.
Corporate PPAs: What the Government Update Means for UK Businesses
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.
Energy Under Pressure: Peak Demand Charges Can Take Over Your Electricity Bill
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.
Energy Under Pressure: Managing Volatile Energy Prices
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.