Supermarkets
& Shopping Centres
energy costs on your business
The majority of power in store is used in refrigeration – up to 60% of total energy usage. About 20% is used for lighting, and the remainder for ventilation, hot food.
Solar makes seriously good sense for any business or campus (university, college, school, hospital or business park), with a decent roof or plot of land and a long-term intention to stay in their premises for 10+ years. Ideally the business should own the freehold of their premises, or have a long-lease over the property.
The lifetime cost per kWh of solar electricity is now 6p per kWh… this compares to about 17p for electricity purchased from the grid. Plus, solar gives energy price security in the face of economic uncertainties.
In the right business, the system will more than pay for itself, should be financeable if necessary and will significantly improve your company’s impact on the environment – an increasingly important factor in a net zero world.
Supermarkets have many attributes that make them prime candidates to benefit from the solar revolution.
Large rooftops to house a powerful PV system;
High energy demands throughout the day – bills that can be slashed by solar;
Long-term premises;
Direct relationship with ever more environmentally conscious customers;
Electricity consumption likely to rise.
Many big supermarket chains are embracing solar power.
So what about smaller shops and village supermarkets?
Smaller local operations can save money, increase profitability, and gain the support of consumers by transitioning to alternative energy sources.
One of the best aspects of installing solar panels on your business is there is relatively no maintenance or upkeep to worry about. This is especially beneficial for hotels and motels.
Excellent Return on Investment
Not only that, there are many incentives and tax breaks local businesses can enjoy by going solar.
Take the money you save on your energy bills and use it for employee raises, bonuses, and to make upgrades that can make your business even more attractive to both tourists and locals.
