Commercial laundries
Commercial solar for commercial laundries
Commercial laundries are among the most energy-intensive businesses around — washing, drying, ironing and pressing draw heavy, sustained power.
Commercial laundries are among the most energy-intensive businesses around — washing, drying, ironing and pressing draw heavy, sustained power. Funded solar and battery storage cut that cost with no upfront investment.
Industrial washers, tumble dryers, calenders and presses create a large, steady electrical demand throughout the working day. That heavy, consistent load is ideal for solar, because almost all the generation is used on site.
With energy such a big share of a laundry’s costs, even a modest reduction in the per-unit rate has a real impact. A fixed PPA rate also brings welcome predictability to a volatile bill.
Why it fits
Why commercial laundries suit solar & battery
Very high self-consumption
Sustained washing and drying loads mean you use nearly all the solar you generate.
Cut a major cost
Energy is a large slice of a laundry’s overheads, so the savings are meaningful.
Predictable bills
A fixed rate below the grid steadies a cost that swings with the market.
Fully funded
A PPA covers design, installation and maintenance with no capital outlay.
Fund it your way
Zero upfront, or own it outright
Most commercial laundries choose a PPA for zero upfront cost and a fully managed system. If you would rather own the asset and claim the tax benefits, hire purchase or outright purchase (CapEx) may suit you better.
Questions
Commercial laundries solar FAQs
Our machines run long shifts — can battery storage help?
Yes. Battery storage lets you store solar or cheaper off-peak energy for use across longer shifts, extending the savings beyond daylight hours.
Is our roof strong enough for a large array?
We assess roof condition and loading as part of the design, and can factor any necessary roof works into the funding where needed.
More industries
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Popular guides
Explore commercial solar, battery storage, funding options or read our guide to PPAs.
Ready to cut your commercial laundries energy bills?
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- £0 upfront cost
- Rates 30%+ below the grid
- Fully funded & maintained
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