For industrial and commercial businesses in the UK, energy efficiency isn't just a sustainability target—it's a financial priority. One of the most powerful yet underutilised tools in building an effective energy strategy is half-hourly data. Collected automatically through smart meters, half-hourly data gives you a detailed view of your site’s electricity consumption every 30 minutes. This level of insight is essential for making informed decisions about installing solar panels, battery storage systems (BESS), and voltage optimisation.
What is Half-Hourly Data?
Half-hourly data is a record of your electricity usage broken down into 48 intervals per day. It’s automatically collected and transmitted to your energy supplier via a half-hourly meter, which is typically required for businesses with high energy usage.
This granular data provides a much clearer picture of when and how your business uses power throughout the day, week, or year—something a single monthly bill simply can't show.
Why It Matters for Energy Strategy
When planning a solar PV or battery installation, understanding your load profile is critical. Half-hourly data allows you (and your energy consultants) to:
Identify peak demand times
Match solar generation with usage patterns
Optimise battery storage capacity and discharge times
Avoid costly peak tariffs and demand charges
Detect inefficiencies or unexpected usage spikes
With this data, MCE Renewables can build a tailored energy model for your site that reflects your actual usage, rather than relying on estimates or assumptions.
Unlocking Value Through Analysis
Half-hourly data is the foundation for advanced energy analysis. By studying historical trends, we can recommend the most cost-effective system size, determine whether voltage optimisation would provide savings, and even simulate the financial benefits of exporting surplus solar energy.
This analysis forms the basis of our proposals, helping UK businesses gain clarity on ROI, system payback periods, and overall performance.
How to Access Your Data
Your half-hourly data is stored by your energy supplier or metering agent. To use it for analysis, you simply need to give us permission to access it. At MCE Renewables, we’ll guide you through this quick, secure process as part of your consultation.
Power Decisions with Real Data
Data-driven energy planning is the key to unlocking cost savings and energy efficiency in industrial settings. Whether you're considering solar, battery storage, or voltage optimisation, your half-hourly data is where every smart decision starts.
Want to find out what your energy data is telling you?
Get in touch with MCE Renewables today and we’ll help you unlock the full potential of your site’s energy performance.
