Commercial solar battery storage can transform how businesses like yours manage and monetise your energy resources.
Modern battery storage systems allow you to capture excess solar power for use during peak periods while simultaneously creating opportunities to participate in grid balancing services. This technology advancement moves your potential investment into commercial solar battery storage beyond simple energy cost reduction into a powerful tool for generating additional revenue streams.
The combination of falling battery costs and rising energy prices has opened new possibilities for Wirral businesses to profit from their energy infrastructure. Forward-thinking companies are now leveraging their battery systems to store power when prices are low, sell energy back to the grid through Smart Export Guarantee payments, and earn substantial returns through Demand Side Response programmes.
So, let’s examine how your business can capitalise on these emerging opportunities and unlock new streams of revenue.
Maximising Revenue Through Demand Side Response for Merseyside Commercial Energy Users
The National Energy System Operator is actively seeking Wirral and Liverpool businesses willing to adjust their power consumption during peak grid demand periods.
A commercial battery storage system can enable your participation in these Demand Side Response programmes, where businesses like yours might earn revenue for both being available to reduce grid consumption and for actively participating when called upon.
In that regard, your commercial battery storage system can automatically store energy during low-demand periods, giving you the option to switch to stored power during peak times without disrupting your operations.
Merseyside businesses can typically earn upwards of £30,000 per megawatt annually through DSR participation, with rates likely to continue rising as grid stability becomes increasingly vital to the UK’s energy infrastructure.
Your battery storage system could provide the flexibility to respond to DSR events while maintaining optimal energy costs, potentially creating a new revenue stream from the infrastructure you already need for your solar installation. Combined with Smart Export Guarantee payments, these programmes can transform your energy systems from a necessary cost into a profitable asset.
Smart Export Guarantee Benefits for Wirral Commercial Solar Storage Users
Of course, your business can gain additional value from every kilowatt of solar energy you generate through the Smart Export Guarantee scheme. When you pair SEG with your commercial battery storage system, you’ll have complete control over when to use, store, or sell your excess power back to the grid.
This flexibility means you can maximise your returns by exporting energy during peak tariff periods while storing power for your own use when rates are lower.
This will deliver a whole host of practical advantages for your business. It will allow you to:
- Store excess solar power during low-demand periods
- Export stored energy when SEG rates are most favourable
- Maintain energy security while generating extra income
- Create multiple revenue streams alongside DSR participation
Case Study: How Commercial Solar Battery Storage Might Generate Revenue for Your Wirral Business
Let’s run through a quick case study to understand how a solar array and commercial battery storage system might deliver significant additional revenue (and cost savings) on top of your core operations.
Let’s say you run a Wirral precision engineering company (operating from a 50,000-square-foot industrial unit) running energy-intensive machinery throughout multiple shifts. With approximately 30,000 square feet of usable roof space, you could potentially house a substantial commercial solar array complemented by a battery storage system installed in your currently underutilised storage area.
This setup might generate around 350kW of solar power, with a 250kW battery storage system managing your energy flow. Your business could potentially reduce grid consumption by up to 65% during peak hours, while participating in DSR events could generate additional revenue of up to £7,500 annually (based on current rates per MW).
When combined with SEG payments and energy savings, your total financial benefit might reach £45,000-£60,000 per year, demonstrating how commercial solar battery storage can work effectively for Wirral businesses like yours.
Transform Your Energy Infrastructure into a Revenue Generator with Applegarth
Your Wirral business can potentially turn its energy infrastructure from a cost centre into a revenue-generating asset through commercial solar and battery storage systems.
By combining Smart Export Guarantee payments with Demand Side Response opportunities, you can significantly reduce your grid dependency and create multiple income streams alongside substantial energy savings. As energy costs continue rising, this approach can be an excellent mitigation strategy while giving yourself a competitive edge.
With over 15 years’ experience as NICEIC-approved contractors and specialists in renewable energy solutions, Applegarth can guide you through every step of the process. Our team of experts provides bespoke solutions tailored to your specific business needs.
To explore how your business could benefit from commercial solar battery storage, contact our Wirral-based team on 0151 649 8350 or email info@applegarth.co.uk for a no-obligation consultation.
