Can industrial solar panels be installed on a roof?

Industrial solar power systems generally make use of available roof space, turning an otherwise unused area into a productive power source. By installing industrial solar panels on rooftops, businesses can lower their energy bills and reduce their carbon footprint.

Can rooftop solar PV be used in warehousing?

As the warehousing sector possesses approximately a third of all commercial roof space it has a large potential role to support the rollout of solar PV generation. This report summarises the potential benefits for rooftop solar PV in warehousing for the sector’s key players and the overall national and local benefits.

Are commercial rooftop solar projects growing in the UK?

Graph 1 below shows the deployment of commercial rooftop solar projects since the end of subsidised solar systems in the UK. This shows the rapid growth in the commercial rooftop solar market in the UK. This growth is particularly welcome given the UK’s goal of achieving a net zero economy by 2050.

Is rooftop solar a good investment?

Chris Hewett, chief executive of Solar Energy UK and co-chair of the Taskforce, said: Installing rooftop solar power, whether at residential or commercial scale, is one of the best investments available, offering dramatic savings on energy bills and the opportunity to be paid for sending excess power to the grid.

Can rooftop solar panels meet our energy needs?

We have published research by the UCL Energy Institute into the true potential for meeting our energy needs if we made full use of the rooftop space available for solar panels across the country.

Can rooftop solar PV save the industry £3 billion a year?

In aggregate rooftop solar PV has the potential to save the industry £3 billon per year. Rooftop solar PV presents the sector with a unique opportunity to significantly reduce environmental impact, potentially reducing CO2 emissions by 2 million tonnes/year while also providing a good financial investment.