Solar energy for your business: a sustainable solution
Today, businesses of all sizes face increasing pressure to reduce their environmental impact but also to reduce their energy costs. Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels offer a sustainable and economically viable solution to both these challenges.
By installing this renewable technology, businesses can be generating clean energy right on their roofs, reducing their reliance on the grid and considerably lowering their energy bills.
At Low Carbon Hub we work with businesses across Oxfordshire to install rooftop solar panels at no cost to the business. Read on to see some of the benefits and how we might be able to help your business.
Energy price shocks
Businesses have recently felt the pinch of energy price fluctuations. Installing solar PV panels could help businesses protect themselves from such price shocks, as they’ll benefit from using the energy generated right on site and be less reliant on the energy from the grid.
Whilst for some businesses, they may not want to pay for the initial cost of installation and then ongoing maintenance of solar panels, Low Carbon Hub’s solar hosts enjoy the benefits of a solar array without the costs attached.
Be an environmental leader
Beyond the financial advantages, solar power offers significant environmental benefits. A lot of larger businesses have made commitments to reduce their carbon footprints. Solar can be a huge help in achieving this as they are a clean, renewable energy source.
By reducing their reliance on fossil fuels, businesses with solar arrays can contribute to tackling climate change. It also demonstrates their commitment to sustainability to their customers, staff, and community. This can help give businesses a competitive edge in a world where people increasingly take environmental credentials into account when making purchasing or other decisions.
The Low Carbon Hub approach
At Low Carbon Hub, we offer a slightly different approach to solar panel installation for businesses. Our community benefit model means that businesses can install solar panels at no cost to themselves as the panels are funded through our community energy share offers. To date, our investor members have entrusted £10 million to us to help build more renewable energy across Oxfordshire.
Our team handles all aspects of installation, maintenance, insurance and monitoring, ensuring that businesses can maximise the benefits of solar power without the hassle.
And, as all profits from the sale of the energy are used to support local climate action initiatives, the businesses are benefiting the local community too.
Key benefits for businesses:
- Reduced energy costs: Generate clean, renewable energy on-site, and buy it at a discounted rate directly from Low Carbon Hub.
- Increased energy resilience: Protect against future price fluctuations and ensure a stable energy price.
- Environmental sustainability: Reduce carbon emissions and contribute to a cleaner planet.
- Enhanced corporate social responsibility: Demonstrate a commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.
- Improved brand image: Attract environmentally conscious customers and employees.
- Community benefit: Support local climate action initiatives through the Low Carbon Hub community benefit model.
A tried and tested model
At Low Carbon Hub, we already have a portfolio of over 50 solar hosts – including schools and businesses – around Oxfordshire who are benefiting from cheaper, greener electricity. To help take further action on climate change, we’d love to do so much more and we’re looking for more organisations to host our community-owned solar PV arrays.
Joining our solar host programme offers a compelling solution for businesses looking to reduce their energy costs, improve their environmental impact, and enhance their brand reputation.
Ready to find out more?
If you think your business could benefit from solar panels, we’d love to hear from you.
If you want to learn more about our current solar hosts, click here to read about other businesses and schools we have partnered with.