Office & Commercial

Energy Audit & Solar Feasibility

Midlands Business Centre — Birmingham, West Midlands | Completed 2024

Client

Midlands Business Centre

Location

Birmingham, West Midlands

System Size

Audit / 180 kWp Proposed

Completed

2024

A comprehensive energy consulting project including full site audit, load profiling, tariff optimisation, and solar feasibility for a multi-tenant office complex seeking ESOS Phase 3 compliance.

The Challenge

The business centre housed 14 separate tenants with individual metering, making consolidated energy management difficult. The landlord needed a single solution that could be cost-allocated to tenants while meeting ESOS requirements and attracting sustainability-focused occupiers.

Our Solution

Bee Solar conducted a three-week audit including half-hourly consumption analysis, thermal imaging, HVAC efficiency assessment, and tenant load profiling. We modelled a 180 kWp solar system with sub-metering for tenant billing and prepared a full ESOS-compliant action plan.

Outcomes

Project Results

Identified £34,000 in immediate non-solar energy savings

Solar feasibility confirmed with 4.1-year payback projection

ESOS Phase 3 action plan submitted 6 months ahead of deadline

Tenant retention improved with green building certification pathway

Aggregate consumption reduced by 28% through audit recommendations

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Our Process

How It Works

From first call to switch-on, we make going solar simple, transparent, and stress-free.

Step 01

Free Site Survey

We visit your site, assess your roof, shading, and electrical infrastructure. No obligation, no pressure — just honest data.

1–2 hours

Step 02

Bespoke Design & Quote

Our engineers design a system tailored to your building, usage profile, and budget. You receive a detailed proposal with ROI projections.

3–5 days

Step 03

Professional Installation

Our MCS-certified team installs your system with minimal disruption. We handle grid connection, paperwork, and commissioning.

2–6 weeks

No obligation. We typically respond within 24 hours.

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Let us create a tailored solar solution for your business.

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