Solar Energy in the UK. Is It Worth It?
We take a look at the climatic conditions affecting solar in the UK, and how UK businesses can still benefit from solar installation. Despite growing pressures to reduce operating carbon emissions, many companies are still unsure whether installing solar in the UK is worth its while, given our well-earned reputation for grey skies and light drizzle.
PPA vs. Self-Funded systems
Understanding your solar funding options.
So, you’ve asked yourself these 5 questions and decided that on-site solar is what you need for your business. But how will you pay for it?
Thinking of On-Site Solar? Ask Yourself These 5 Questions First
We speak to businesses every day at different stages of the solar procurement process. Most are understandably new to solar. Without asking the right questions, it’s easy to fall into common traps and miss out on the best solution for your business.
Scope 3: Funded Solar for Decarbonisation & Carbon labelling
It is well known that many businesses are facing growing regulatory and consumer pressure around their carbon emissions, with implications from regulators, customers and investors for those that fail to act.
Choosing a PPA Provider: How Can I Compare Quotes?
If you decide that you want to install solar PV via a Power Purchase Agreement, you’ll likely get to a stage where you’ll have multiple PPA quotes on your desk and you may struggle to compare them.
It’s always tempting to look straight at the price that’s being offered and focus on the provider that seems to be selling you the energy at the cheapest price (typically shown in pence per kWh of energy).
5 Myths About Onsite Solar Power Purchase Agreements
As onsite solar PPAs catch on in the UK, there remain some common assumptions around the accessibility and viability of the offering. In this article, we take a look at five of the most frequent of these solar PPA myths, and why these conclusions are misplaced.
Capex-Free Solar: Too Good To Be True?
Can businesses access the cost and carbon savings associated with solar without any upfront capital? There are lots of funding methods promising this, but how do they work, and is it too good to be true?
Top 5 Tenant FAQs
In our conversations with businesses, we have found that one of the key barriers to the proliferation of solar is a lack of knowledge about its costs, benefits and the process of installation. With this in mind, we’ve answered some of the most common questions that arise when businesses are first considering solar installation for their site.
Top 5 Landlord FAQs
At Two Blues, we provide solar funding to clients ranging from businesses leasing a single property to landlords with numerous portfolios of industrial and commercial buildings. We noticed some of the same questions popping up in every early stage conversation we have with landlords, so we thought we’d collate this handy FAQ to answer the most common ones.
Cutting Business Energy Costs Without Upfront Capital
Businesses are increasingly recognising the value of renewable energy solutions, not only for environmental reasons but also for their potential financial benefits. However, what’s less widely known is that these benefits can be unlocked without the need for any upfront capital expenditure.
