Solar Panel Installation in Essex That Saved Local Basildon Business £78,000
At Sunbright Energy, we love helping local businesses take control of their energy costs. One of our recent solar panel installations in Essex shows just how big an impact solar can make – especially for companies with high electricity usage.
An existing customer of ours runs a successful logistics business in Basildon, Essex. With plenty of air conditioning units and computer screens running day and night, their electricity bills were sky-high. They came to us looking for a smarter solution – and we delivered.
Before we run through the system, check out the numbers behind this Essex installation:
System Power
Solar Generation
Net Present Value
System Components
After a detailed site survey and energy assessment, we designed a system that would fit their business perfectly:
68x Longi HiMo6 435W panels
29.58 kW system size
2x Fox ESS hybrid inverters
28 kWh of Fox ESS battery storage
The roof had its challenges, including skylights and obstructions, but our team designed around them to maximise efficiency and generation. The goal here was to design a system that released some of the burden of the businesses high energy usage.
Financial Impact
This business in Essex is a high energy user, typically using arounf 60,000kWh per year. The system we designed will generate an estimated 23,754 kWh of clean electricity every year, covering around 32% of the site’s total annual usage. That adds up to serious savings:
£5,943 saved in the first year alone – cutting their bill from nearly £18,600 to around £12,600.
£655 earned from exporting excess energy back to the grid.
With battery storage, they can store surplus daytime energy and use it later – reducing reliance on the grid even further.
With these savings, the investment is expected to pay for itself in just 6 years, after which the business will continue reaping the rewards for decades to come.
Environmental Benefits
Of course, it’s not just about the financial savings. This installation will also deliver big environmental benefits. Each year, the system will cut around 4,918 kg of CO₂ emissions – the equivalent of:
Taking a car off the road for 17,500 miles, or
Planting 226 trees.
For businesses that want to improve sustainability while cutting costs, solar is a win-win.
Powering Local Businesses Towards a Brighter Future
This project highlights exactly why more and more businesses in Essex and across the South East are choosing solar. With rising electricity costs, investing in solar isn’t just about saving money – it’s about gaining control, protecting your bottom line, and reducing your carbon footprint.
If you’re a business owner looking to lower your energy bills and future-proof your operations, we’d love to help.
Get in touch with Sunbright Energy today for a FREE solar eligibility assessment, and an estimate of your potential savings.
Meet The Owner
Oliver Crouch – Director
“I’m Oliver, the Director of Sunbright Energy. We’re a local, family-run business in the solar industry, which I’ve proudly led since its founding in 2014.
As a family business, we value personal connections and community. We’re driven to treat every customer with the respect and attention they deserve. Don’t hesitate to start your solar journey today – get in touch with Sunbright Energy for a service you can trust.”
