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80% of our customers see a full payback on their installation in 4 years or less.

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72% of our business comes from repeat customers

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72% of our business comes from repeat customers

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72% of our business comes from repeat customers

We're proud to support the great companies listed below

Proven savings

Our clients typically reduce energy bills by 30-70%, with 80% achieving full payback within 4 years

Proven savings

Our clients typically reduce energy bills by 30-70%, with 80% achieving full payback within 4 years

Proven savings

Our clients typically reduce energy bills by 30-70%, with 80% achieving full payback within 4 years

Expert service

From initial consultation to ongoing maintenance, our directly employed specialists deliver excellence at every stage

Expert service

From initial consultation to ongoing maintenance, our directly employed specialists deliver excellence at every stage

Expert service

From initial consultation to ongoing maintenance, our directly employed specialists deliver excellence at every stage

Tailored solutions

Whether you need roof-mounted systems, ground solutions, or battery storage, we design bespoke systems from 100kW to 10MW+

Tailored solutions

Whether you need roof-mounted systems, ground solutions, or battery storage, we design bespoke systems from 100kW to 10MW+

Tailored solutions

Whether you need roof-mounted systems, ground solutions, or battery storage, we design bespoke systems from 100kW to 10MW+

DFDS achieve a payback in under 3 years

DFDS, a leading logistics and shipping company, installed solar energy systems across four of its UK sites, resulting in significant environmental and financial benefits.


The solar panel installations have collectively generated over 1,000,000 Kwh of renewable energy, preventing 460 tons of greenhouse gas emissions.

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Whittlesey: 44.1 kWp, 10,878 kg CO2/year, ROI: 16.37%
Payback: 6 years & 10 months


Grimsby: 615.68 kWp, 115,241 kg CO2/year, ROI: 21.2%

Payback: 5 years & 3 months


Simonswood: 732.26 kWp, 151,705 kg CO2/year, ROI: 33.24% Payback: 3 years & 4 months


Larkhall: 715.26 kWp, 118,751 kg CO2/year, ROI: 31.78%

Payback: 3 years & 6 months

Portfolio return on investment

Totalling the return on investment of DFDS' commercial solar portfolio illustrates the significance of its impact to the business' margin over time.

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Return on investment when totalling the system returns.

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Kilograms of CO2 offset per year across the four systems.

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Advice and consultation before sales

When you book a consultation with the Avonside Energy team, we're here to consult on your options.


From your discovery call, you will:

Understand your potential returns

Understand your potential returns

Gain clarity on your next steps and requirements

Gain clarity on your next steps and requirements

Recognise other potential savings opportunities outside of our services

Recognise other potential savings opportunities outside of our services

Your process with Avonside

We pride ourselves in taking the jargon out of renewables.

01.

FREE Energy Assessment & Consultation

Our experts conduct a comprehensive site evaluation to understand your energy needs and identify the optimal solar solution. We provide detailed modelling that predicts energy generation within 2% accuracy, using conservative figures to ensure your actual savings are as expected.

02.

Bespoke Solution Design & Proposal

03.

Financial & ROI Analysis

04.

Professional Installation & Commissioning

05.

Aftercare & Ongoing Support

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01.

FREE Energy Assessment & Consultation

Our experts conduct a comprehensive site evaluation to understand your energy needs and identify the optimal solar solution. We provide detailed modelling that predicts energy generation within 2% accuracy, using conservative figures to ensure your actual savings are as expected.

02.

Bespoke Solution Design & Proposal

03.

Financial & ROI Analysis

04.

Professional Installation & Commissioning

05.

Aftercare & Ongoing Support

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01.

FREE Energy Assessment & Consultation

Our experts conduct a comprehensive site evaluation to understand your energy needs and identify the optimal solar solution. We provide detailed modelling that predicts energy generation within 2% accuracy, using conservative figures to ensure your actual savings are as expected.

02.

Bespoke Solution Design & Proposal

03.

Financial & ROI Analysis

04.

Professional Installation & Commissioning

05.

Aftercare & Ongoing Support

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Book your consultation today

Speak to Stu about your options with commercial solar PV. Booking a call is as easy as entering a few details and selecting a time that is most convenient for you.

Stu Storrer

Commercial Solar Sales Director

  • Bill Rumble

    Managing Director

    Richard Thompson

    Commercial Director

    Graham Walker

    Finance Director

    Chris Loines

    Operations Director, Insulation

    Greg Stronge

    Operations Director, Solar PV

    Stu Storrer

    Sales Director Commercial Solar PV

    Danielle Harrison

    Central Operations Manager

    Tammie Proctor

    BDM, West Midlands and South West

    Nathan Singh

    BDM, South and East Midlands

    Jody Flynn

    BDM, North and Scotland

Common questions

Common questions

Common questions

Some questions that we're often asked about your initial commercial solar consultation.

Some questions that we're often asked about your initial commercial solar consultation.

Some questions that we're often asked about your initial commercial solar consultation.

What happens during the free energy consultation?

During your free consultation, our commercial solar experts will assess your energy needs, discuss your business goals, and evaluate potential installation options. We'll analyse your current energy usage patterns, examine your site's suitability (either remotely or in-person), and provide preliminary insights into potential savings and system capabilities. This no-obligation meeting helps us understand your requirements and gives you all the information needed to make an informed decision.

How long does the initial consultation take?

Do I need to prepare anything before the consultation?

Is there any obligation to proceed after the consultation?

Can you provide a cost estimate during the initial consultation?

What happens during the free energy consultation?

During your free consultation, our commercial solar experts will assess your energy needs, discuss your business goals, and evaluate potential installation options. We'll analyse your current energy usage patterns, examine your site's suitability (either remotely or in-person), and provide preliminary insights into potential savings and system capabilities. This no-obligation meeting helps us understand your requirements and gives you all the information needed to make an informed decision.

How long does the initial consultation take?

Do I need to prepare anything before the consultation?

Is there any obligation to proceed after the consultation?

Can you provide a cost estimate during the initial consultation?

What happens during the free energy consultation?

During your free consultation, our commercial solar experts will assess your energy needs, discuss your business goals, and evaluate potential installation options. We'll analyse your current energy usage patterns, examine your site's suitability (either remotely or in-person), and provide preliminary insights into potential savings and system capabilities. This no-obligation meeting helps us understand your requirements and gives you all the information needed to make an informed decision.

How long does the initial consultation take?

Do I need to prepare anything before the consultation?

Is there any obligation to proceed after the consultation?

Can you provide a cost estimate during the initial consultation?