Solar Energy for Companies: Why Batteries are Key

Unlock your commercial solar's full potential. Learn why UK businesses need battery storage to cut energy costs & how our Powercore system is the key.

Connor Braddy

9/4/20254 min read

Powering UK Businesses with Solar Energy: Why Battery Storage is the Key

For UK businesses looking to slash energy costs and enhance their green credentials, embracing solar energy is a powerful, forward-thinking strategy. A commercial solar panel installation can dramatically reduce your reliance on fossil fuels and the National Grid. It’s a significant step towards generating your own energy and achieving greater energy efficiency.

However, we need to be clear from the outset: our expertise is in battery storage, we do not sell or install commercial solar panels. We partner with businesses to unlock the full potential of their renewable energy investment. While the panels are crucial, it's the solar battery that transforms a standard solar system into a strategic asset for your company.

Commercial Solar Panels: The First Step to Clean Energy

A commercial solar panel system, often referred to as a solar PV system, is the foundation of your journey into renewable electricity. The entire process, from design to the final commercial solar panel installation, results in a system on your roof that captures sunlight and converts it into electricity for your business operations.

When the sun is shining, the energy produced can be substantial, directly powering your commercial buildings and leading to significant cost savings on your energy bills. The question many businesses ask is, "are commercial solar panels worth it?" Considering the long-term savings and positive impact on your carbon footprint, the answer is almost always yes.

But a solar PV system on its own has a natural limitation: it only generates power during daylight hours. What happens to your energy supply at night, on overcast days, or when your energy demands exceed the immediate solar output?

"Harnessing solar power on-site is a brilliant first step for any business aiming to reduce costs and their carbon footprint. But true energy independence isn't just about generating power; it's about controlling it. We founded this company to solve that exact problem: to bridge the gap between when the sun shines and when your business truly needs the power."

Peter Marshall
Technical Founder
Volta Eco Systems

Unlocking Full Potential with Powercore: Why Your Solar Panel System Needs Battery Storage

This is where the Powercore battery storage system becomes the game-changer. Powercore is the vital link that makes your investment in clean energy work for you 24/7. It stores the excess energy your solar installations generate during the day and allows you to deploy it precisely when you need it.

Adding Powercore to your commercial solar setup isn't just an add-on; it's a strategic upgrade that delivers critical benefits:

Gain True Energy Security: Stop worrying about your electricity supply. In the event of an outage from the National Grid, Powercore can provide seamless backup power, ensuring your business operations continue with minimal disruption. This is true energy independence.
Maximise Self-Consumption and Save Money: Instead of exporting your valuable excess energy back to the grid for a low price (the old Feed-in Tariff system is no longer the incentive it once was), Powercore lets you store it. By using your own stored solar energy, you maximise self-consumption and drastically reduce how much energy you need to buy, tackling high electricity costs head-on.
Eliminate Peak Demand Charges: Most businesses, especially medium sized businesses, face steep charges based on their peak electricity demand. Powercore allows you to flatten these peaks by drawing from your stored energy instead of the grid, directly cutting one of the most significant upfront costs on your monthly business energy bill.
Boost Your Green Credentials: Using more of your own energy significantly reduces your carbon emissions, helping you meet sustainability goals and move towards net zero. This enhances your brand image and demonstrates a real commitment to tackling climate change.

Is a Solar and Powercore System the Ideal Solution for You?

Considering the commercial solar panels cost and installation costs is essential, but to calculate a true payback period, you must factor in the enhanced savings and efficiency that only a premium battery storage solution provides.

While solar experts will handle the physical solar panel installation and mounting system, our Powercore system is the critical technology that makes your renewable energy system smart, resilient, and financially optimised.

If you’re ready to take full control of your energy needs, reduce your carbon footprint, and make your business resilient against rising energy prices, it's time to complete your solar system.

Discover how the Powercore battery storage system can supercharge your commercial solar investment. Contact our team today for a personalised energy assessment and secure your business's energy future.