Solar PV
Businesses across the UK are working tirelessly to reduce costs in an effort to help combat the rising cost of living and protect their customers from ever increasing prices as a result. One way Oak Consultancy Solutions are supporting businesses is with Solar PV for their energy provision.
Installing Solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels which convert sunlight into electricity for your business. This can be used as it is generated, stored for when you need it – or sold back to the grid. It will reduce your business’s electricity spend and improve your carbon footprint. What is more, Solar PV can be installed at no capital outlay to your business.
The key advantages of Solar PV:
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Lower and less volatile energy bills
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No upfront capital costs for many clients
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A big reduction in your carbon footprint
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A potential additional revenue stream
Why Install A Solar PV Solution?
You receive benefits from Government incentives, such as the Smart Export Guarantee where you can sell your surplus energy back to the grid. This way, you can generate a potential additional income stream to the business from your Solar PV panels.
The carbon output from your business will be significantly reduced, as solar energy doesn’t produce harmful pollutants. Helping you work towards government sustainability and carbon targets ahead.
Battery Storage
Environmentally friendly, ultra-efficient batteries can be used to store electricity generated by Solar PV so it can be used when you need it – often when electricity prices are highest. They allow your business to create a dependable and efficient power system completely powered by renewable energy – and take a big step towards becoming carbon neutral.
To prevent additional energy, spend and waste, stored energy can be used during ‘peak’ hours. This won’t only reduce energy costs but will ensure you minimise your business’ carbon footprint, which is another step towards achieving carbon neutrality.
Running off-grid – you are also protected against power outages in your area. If there is a power-cut, you can continue to run your electricity as normal – provided the battery is charged.
At Oak we can help you navigate a variety of payment options to enable you to purchase this energy solution with a structure that works for your business.
The Key Advantages of Battery/Solar Storage
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Resilient backup power by continuing to produce solar energy during a power outage
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Fixed consistent outlay for solar & battery storage service
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Protected from peak rates and fluctuating market rates
If you already have an existing Solar PV solution, you can still contact us to arrange a meeting to review your energy and battery storage requirements.
Air & Ground Source Heat Pumps
Heat pumps can represent an efficient and environmentally friendly way to create heat for use in your business premises. They work by absorbing heat from a source and transferring it into a liquid. This is them compressed to increase the temperature further. Air source heat pumps absorb heat from the air while ground source heat pumps absorb heat from the ground.
Although powered by electricity, Air and Ground Source Heat Pumps are renewable energy sources – 75% renewable energy and 25% electricity. On average, every unit of electricity the pump uses for power, it will generate 3 to 4 units of heat.
The Main Advantages of Heat Pumps:
- Lower energy bills compared with other heating technologies
- Fully automated and easy to maintain
- A big reduction in your carbon footprint
- A range of finance and payment options available
Combined Heat & Power is an energy efficient technology that generates electricity by capturing the heat that would otherwise be wasted to produce thermal energy. It can be especially useful for companies that require energy for heating or cooling – or it can be used in industrial processes. It can save businesses a lot of money and moves them towards becoming carbon neutral.
EV Charging
With government incentives designed to increase the use of electric cars becoming more lucrative, now is a great time to reconsider what powers your entire fleet of vehicles. Installing EV Charging Stations onsite enables employees to charge their vehicles whilst in the office – reducing fossil fuel usage. When combined with the use of Solar PV solutions, the savings can be significant and help move your business to becoming carbon neutral.
The Key Advantages of EV Charging?
- Convenience for staff and cheaper overall fleet costs
- Link with solar PV solutions for even cheaper energy
- A big reduction in your carbon footprint
- Benefit from government incentives
- Benefit-in-kind tax rates and fuel expenses will decline
LED Lighting
LED (light-emitting diode) offer fantastic savings for companies due to their energy efficiency, which can be 75% of traditional light bulbs, and long service life. This is often the easiest change many companies can make when pivoting to carbon neutral – but it is one that can make a significant impact on both their energy spend and reducing carbon footprint.
The Key Advantages of LED Lighting
- Savings of up to 75% on your electricity spend
- Improved quality of office lighting for staff & customers
- A big reduction in your carbon footprint
- Benefit from government incentives
- Less maintenance: most LED lights operate for 100,000 hours
