How Could A Steel Canopy Help You Install Solar Panels?

There are many compelling reasons to explore how you can make your premises and business more eco-friendly, not least of all to do your part to help tackle the climate crisis. However, there are also several other reasons that are likely to positively impact the bottom line of your business.

So, let’s explore why going green with your business is a good choice and how you can do so cost effectively. 

Rising energy costs are hurting business

It’s no secret that energy costs in the UK have risen significantly in recent years. Government figures show that the price of electricity for UK businesses is approximately 75 per cent higher in 2025 than it was in 2021. 

That is a large cost increase the companies have been forced to absorb, because there have been limited alternative options open to them. However, an increasing number of businesses are exploring how they can use renewable energy to lower their energy bills or even make additional cash.

What are some of the best renewable energy options for businesses in the UK?

Solar panels are one of the top choices for UK businesses seeking to take control over their energy bills. Although installation costs have risen in recent years, the savings can be significant. 

According to the Eco Experts, businesses could lower their energy bills by an average of £5,000 by installing solar panels. The company predicts that the average business would break even on its investment to install solar panels in 14.5 years. 

What’s more, the government Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), which promises to pay you money for exporting the surplus energy you produce to the National Grid provides a further incentive. 

This means your company could receive payments for energy in addition to the savings it makes on its energy bills. 

How can steel canopies support installing solar panels? 

Whether you can install solar panels on your premises will often depend on the type of building you are based in. What’s more, even if you can have solar panels on your building, you may not have enough space for the number of panels you’ll need to supply your company’s energy needs.

However, if you have a car park, you could install steel canopies over it which will provide all the room you need to install the solar panels required. The added bonus of this approach is that you can also use these solar panels to supply energy to charge your employees’ electric vehicles (EVs).

If your company has its own fleet of EVs then it becomes even more of a no-brainer because this would essentially mean you can power up the cars or vans you use day in, day out, without adding to your electricity bill. 

All of this could mean that you recoup your investment in solar panels more quickly than the average time span.

If this sounds like it could work for you, it is worth reaching out for a steel building quote so that you can begin putting plans together and finding the budget for this kind of project.