The system you need will be totally dependent on your energy use and roof space – it’s all about making sure your demand is covered, not filling the roof with as many panels as possible. We’ll conduct a detailed site assessment so the quote we give you is detailed and appropriate to your needs.
Solar for warehouses
Solar for manufacturing and warehousing
Guaranteed Return on Investment and long-term energy independence make solar panels for warehouses, manufacturers and factories the obvious choice. What are you waiting for? Turn your unused roof space into your most profitable asset.
Solar panels for manufacturers - what’s the benefit?
WHY SOLAR?
Make the move towards reduced cost and sustained profitability. Installing solar panels will set your manufacturing business on its way to energy independence by reducing reliance on the national grid.
Rooftop profits, all year round
Your unused roof space could be your most profitable asset, who knew? Installing solar panels on your warehouse or factory will reduce the cost of huge daytime energy consumption needs for machinery, refrigeration and lighting – but on top of that, your roof has massive Return on Investment potential. Many manufacturers will see payback in three to five years. Talk about raising the roof…
Future-proof your operations
Generate your own electricity and let solar give you the control you need, long-term, with full energy independence and protection from volatile Grid prices. Solar panels for manufacturing, warehouses and factories are engineered for longevity – reducing costs is just the start.
Become sustainable, long-term
It’s no surprise that solar for your business is also the sustainable choice. ESG strategies for industrial businesses are facing more and more scrutiny with increasingly strict Government targets. Solar panels mean manufacturing businesses can position themselves as sustainability leaders across industrial and manufacturing sites.
How much do solar panels cost for manufacturers, warehouses and factories?
Bespoke quote
There isn’t one set cost for businesses looking to switch to solar, we’ll generate the perfect quote for your specific needs, taking into account payment method and return on investment expectations.
Quote
Your bespoke quote
Your energy needs are unique, so your quote will be too. It’s not about fitting as many panels as you can onto your roof. Our solar experts conduct thorough site surveys and consider roof size, system size, and consumption, before you get to install – all to give you the best value.
Funding
Flexible payments
Our funding options are designed to be cash-flow friendly, to make your transition to renewable energy easier and more affordable. Whether you’d rather spread costs over time, or opt for zero-upfront PPA that delivers savings from day one, without any CAPEX or OPEX risk – we’ve got you covered.
Returns
Return on investment expectations
So far, our solar projects are saving businesses over £3m, and we’d love to help your business save £££s too. We’ll work with you make sure we’re in line with the ROI you expect for your manufacturing business.
Export
Store, use or sell!
Your high demand for energy means installing battery storage can ramp up your lifetime solar returns. Make best use of daylight hours to store energy to use at key times. Plus, sell any excess back to the grid for maximum savings – ideal for solar-powered cold storage facilities.
Quote
Your bespoke quote
Your energy needs are unique, so your quote will be too. It’s not about fitting as many panels as you can onto your roof. Our solar experts conduct thorough site surveys and consider roof size, system size, and consumption, before you get to install – all to give you the best value.
Funding
Flexible payments
Our funding options are designed to be cash-flow friendly, to make your transition to renewable energy easier and more affordable. Whether you’d rather spread costs over time, or opt for zero-upfront PPA that delivers savings from day one, without any CAPEX or OPEX risk – we’ve got you covered.
Returns
Return on investment expectations
So far, our solar projects are saving businesses over £3m, and we’d love to help your business save £££s too. We’ll work with you make sure we’re in line with the ROI you expect for your manufacturing business.
Export
Store, use or sell!
Your high demand for energy means installing battery storage can ramp up your lifetime solar returns. Make best use of daylight hours to store energy to use at key times. Plus, sell any excess back to the grid for maximum savings – ideal for solar-powered cold storage facilities.
How does solar work?
Solar explained
Manufacturing businesses, warehouses and factories are often perfectly suited to maximise the benefits of roof-mounted solar PV systems, here’s exactly how it works.
Generating your electricity
Business solar panels work by using Photovoltaic (PV) cells which are designed to absorb daylight. Once absorbed, your panels will produce a flow of electricity called Direct Current (DC), which is converted by your inverter into usable Alternating Current (AC) electricity.
Powering your operations
Solar panel solutions are totally scalable. So whether it’s a small factory, or large warehouses across multiple sites, your business can benefit from roof-mounted solar PV. Installing panels across an entire site captures daylight at scale and provides enough electricity to power every aspect of your business – in a way that’s cheaper and more predictable.
Full installation process
Solar solutions built for manufacturing, warehouses and factories
Manufacturing solutions
If warehouse solar savings are at the front of your mind, we’ve got you covered. No matter your business, we’ll work with you to create the right solar package for your needs, with an expert solar panel installation to match.
Warehouses
Warehouses with lighting, heating, ventilation and equipment needs would benefit from reliable daytime solar generation that supports core operations.
Factories
Factories with heavy machinery and production lines gain from a steady source of solar power that offsets high daytime energy use.
Manufacturing Plants
Manufacturing plants with continuous equipment loads benefit from dependable solar generation that keeps operations efficient.
Cold Storage Facilities
Cold storage sites with round-the-clock refrigeration needs can rely on solar energy to reduce costs and maintain temperature stability 24/7, 365.
Data Centres
Data centres with critical cooling and power demands can take advantage of predictable solar output to support uptime and sustainability goals.
Distribution Centres
Distribution hubs with lighting and heating systems can cut overheads through consistently using solar energy during peak operating hours.
Fulfilment Centres
Fulfilment centres business leaders can make sure robotics and technology stay working all day, every day, by utilising reliable solar generation that powers fast-moving workflows.
Showrooms
Showrooms with bright lighting can enhance customer experience while lowering energy bills with daytime solar power.
Research & Development Centres
Research and Development facilities with specialized equipment and controlled environments gain from solar energy that ensures stability and reduces operational costs.
Warehouses
Warehouses with lighting, heating, ventilation and equipment needs would benefit from reliable daytime solar generation that supports core operations.
Factories
Factories with heavy machinery and production lines gain from a steady source of solar power that offsets high daytime energy use.
Manufacturing Plants
Manufacturing plants with continuous equipment loads benefit from dependable solar generation that keeps operations efficient.
Cold Storage Facilities
Cold storage sites with round-the-clock refrigeration needs can rely on solar energy to reduce costs and maintain temperature stability 24/7, 365.
Data Centres
Data centres with critical cooling and power demands can take advantage of predictable solar output to support uptime and sustainability goals.
Distribution Centres
Distribution hubs with lighting and heating systems can cut overheads through consistently using solar energy during peak operating hours.
Fulfilment Centres
Fulfilment centres business leaders can make sure robotics and technology stay working all day, every day, by utilising reliable solar generation that powers fast-moving workflows.
Showrooms
Showrooms with bright lighting can enhance customer experience while lowering energy bills with daytime solar power.
Research & Development Centres
Research and Development facilities with specialized equipment and controlled environments gain from solar energy that ensures stability and reduces operational costs.
Case studies
Solar benefits in action
Our solar installations are transforming the way businesses generate and pay for their energy – but don’t just take our word for it. Explore our case studies to see how we’re helping manufacturing and warehousing businesses lead the way in the UK’s shift to cleaner, greener energy.
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Why choose Utilita for manufacturing & warehousing?
WHY CHOOSE US
Our team is here to provide you with support and commercial solar expertise, so you can be sure solar panels for your business is the right decision.
Bespoke experience
Our experienced commercial installation teams are based all across the UK, and are ready to create bespoke designs for your high energy needs. Not only that, we operate to the highest industry standards. We’re a Solar Energy UK and Renewable Energy Consumer Code member, while our teams are Microgeneration Certification Scheme certified with decades of experience.
Ongoing support
We’re all about long-lasting partnerships. Solar cells, bird protection, inverters, cleaning and a yearly system performance check are all included as standard in the price we quote. Our installations also come with a 20-year warranty – plus, a two-year workmanship guarantee.
Minimal disruption
Solar panel installations for manufacturers and factories won’t disrupt your day-to-day operations. The experience with us is seamless at every step – from your consultation and site survey, to creating your system design, and all the way through to our considerate installation planning.
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Start your solar journey with our experts
Complete our simple contact form and we’ll be in touch to talk about the best package to suit your energy needs and budget.
Solar for Manufacturing FAQs
No. Our solar panel systems are installed by accredited experts with minimal disruption in mind. Most work happens on rooftops and external areas, and we schedule activity around your operations where possible. Plus, our experts will be in communication with you the whole way, so we can plan together how to make your installation as smooth as possible.
Yes, solar energy can power cold storage facilities. Cold storage units typically require a consistent and significant amount of electricity to maintain low temperatures, and solar panels can help offset these energy demands.
Yes. With our Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) you can enjoy the benefits of solar power without initial expenses, paying only for the energy generated at a fixed, lower rate. There is no initial investment and predictable, lower energy costs.
Solar installation costs for a factory vary depending on roof size, structural suitability and energy usage. We provide a tailored quote that outlines the recommended system size, projected energy generation and expected return on investment, so you can go in with confidence.