Posted on May 14, 2025

Posted on May 14, 2025

Posted on May 14, 2025

Matt Oldroyd Contracts Manager at MCE Renewables, MCE Electrical Contractors Ltd.

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Peter Gaines

Matt Oldroyd Contracts Manager at MCE Renewables, MCE Electrical Contractors Ltd.

Written by

Peter Gaines

Matt Oldroyd Contracts Manager at MCE Renewables, MCE Electrical Contractors Ltd.

Written by

Peter Gaines

If your business owns or operates a large industrial or commercial property, chances are your roof is one of your most underused assets. With rising energy costs and growing pressure to reduce carbon emissions, more UK businesses are realising the potential of turning their rooftop space into a high-performing energy-generating system.

By installing a commercial solar PV system, your roof can go from being a passive structure to an active part of your business strategy. And with smart technologies like battery storage and voltage optimisation, the return on investment only grows stronger.



Generate Your Own Low-Cost Electricity

Installing solar panels allows your business to generate electricity on-site, reducing reliance on the grid and protecting against volatile energy prices. The savings are immediate and grow over time, especially in energy-intensive industries.

Earn Money from Excess Energy

With schemes like the UK’s Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), any surplus electricity your system produces can be exported back to the grid. That means your roof isn’t just helping you save money—it’s helping you earn it, too.

Maximise Efficiency with Battery Storage

Pairing solar panels with a battery energy storage system (BESS) enables your business to store excess power for use during peak periods or outages. This increases your independence from the grid and allows for greater control over your energy use.

Cut Waste and Lower Costs with Voltage Optimisation

Voltage optimisation ensures your site only uses the energy it actually needs. This reduces waste, lowers consumption, and can extend the lifespan of equipment by protecting it from overvoltage.

Why Work with MCE Renewables?

At MCE Renewables, we work with industrial and commercial businesses across the UK to design and deliver high-performance solar and energy systems. From initial consultation and remote surveys to installation and maintenance, we offer tailored solutions that make the most of your space—especially your roof.

We combine Solar PV, Battery Storage, and Voltage Optimisation to give your business a complete energy strategy that delivers on cost savings, performance, and sustainability.


Think your roof could do more?
Enquire with MCE Renewables today and find out how we can help turn your unused roof space into a valuable energy asset for your business.

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