Fuel bills can be a big expense for businesses and can have a very real effect on their bottom line, particularly in light of recent price increases. All the more reason, therefore, to consider renewable energy for business, which could save companies money as well as help the environment. Renewable energy for business, as is the case for households, covers a wide range of technologies, which organisations would need to look into in detail to establish which would be most suitable.
The two main forms of renewable energy for business, which are likely to be of interest to a broad range of companies, are solar and wind power. Wind power can be used for electricity generation and you can check whether your company location is likely to have sufficient wind by visiting the British Wind Energy Association website and checking the NOABL database for local wind speeds. Solar power can be used for both hot water (solar thermal) and the production of electricity (solar photovoltaic).
In addition, there are other forms of renewable energy which may appeal to some companies depending on their location. More information on these can be found at the pages below.
To find out about what grants/funding which may be available for renewable energy for business, visit our Energy Saving Business Grants page. In addition, an environmental consultant may be able to give your company advice on renewable energy.
If installing renewable energy is not feasible for your organisation, you could consider switching your electricity supply to a green tariff. Visit our Compare Business Energy Prices page to make sure you are getting the best deal.
