Feeding Success:
Five Reasons the Food & Packaging Sector Should Be Investing in Solar
Ashley Wood, Chief Commercial Officer for leading solar energy firm – SolarSense – explores the financial benefits of going solar for food and packaging operations.
Rooftop solar installed by SolarSense at Brother’ s Drinks Somerset facility.
The food and packaging sector, like many others, is feeling the financial squeeze, with rising national insurance and energy costs putting pressure on profits.
As businesses strive to stay competitive, solar energy offers a financial lifeline, cutting energy costs, protecting against price volatility, creating new revenue streams and helping you align with the growing demand for sustainability.
With the cost of doing business continuing to rise, here are five reasons why investing in solar isn’ t just an option- it’ s a financial and strategic necessity.
1. Lower energy costs, higher margins
One of the most significant benefits of solar energy is cost reduction. Once your installation has been paid off, the energy produced is effectively free. Every kWh generated by your solar panels means one less kWh you need to purchase from a supplier.
2. Benefit from day one
Solar delivers value from the moment it’ s switched on. With asset finance options where repayments are often lower than the energy savings,
6 FDPP- www. fdpp. co. uk businesses can be cash positive from day one. For example, the Solar as a Service model from renewable energy leader SolarSense replaces significant upfront costs with simple monthly payments.
3. Greater financial stability
Solar shields your business from volatile energy prices. By generating your own electricity, you’ re less exposed to market fluctuations and global events that affect supply and cost. This stability makes budgeting and long-term planning far more predictable.
4. Unlock new revenue streams
Solar doesn’ t just save money- it can also generate it. Businesses can sell unused electricity back to the grid. For those investing in on-site EV charging, electricity can also be sold to staff and visitors.
5. Smarter use of space, stronger sustainability
Many food and packaging sites have large, unused roof areas that are perfect for solar panels. Installing solar turns this idle real estate into a powerful asset, reducing emissions and boosting your reputation in an
increasingly sustainability-driven market.
�Raise a drink to the positive business impact of solar
Leading commercial beverage producer, Brothers Drinks, harnesses solar to power its Somerset facility. With 772 solar panels and 389 SolarEdge optimisers generating over 320,000 kWh annually, the brand is slashing 68,000kg of carbon emissions each year and is forecasted to achieve a 25-year profit of £ 3.4 million.
SolarSense, the nation’ s leading solar energy consulting, design, and installation firm, has been empowering businesses to transition to renewable energy for 30 years. Sign up for its upcoming webinar,‘ Generating Certainty in Future Business Energy Costs,’ to discover how your operation can win with solar.
www. solarsense-uk. com
Rooftop solar installed by SolarSense at Brother’ s Drinks Somerset facility.