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The true cost of energy downtime: How Battery Storage Can Protect Your Business
Did you know power outages cost UK businesses an average of £44,000 a year? That’s not just lost revenue – It’s lost productivity, damaged equipment. With the growing demand for reliable energy, commercial battery storage solutions are becoming essential for businesses.
In this blog, well uncover the hidden costs of energy downtime and how battery storage can safeguard your operation.
The Hidden Costs of Energy Downtime
Power cuts are more than just inconvenient. For businesses, they mean stalled production, delayed services, and frustrated customers. The true cost of downtime include:
- Lost productivity: Employees sit idle, machines stop running, and services are interrupted.
- Revenue loss: Every minute of downtime could mean lost sales or missed opportunities.
- Equipment damage: Sudden power interruptions can harm sensitive machinery and data systems.
- Reputational harm: Customers expect reliability. Frequent downtime can lead to loss of trust and loyalty.
The number add up quickly, and for small and medium businesses, this can be devastating.
Why Are Energy Costs Rising?
Energy prices in the uk are at an all-time high. Geopolitical tensions, demand spikes, and grid instability all contribute to rising prices. Businesses are also at the mercy of peak-time rates, which can dramatically increase bills.
What’s worse, energy volatility is expected to continue. Without a backup plan, businesses face ongoing financial risks.
Why Businesses Are turning to Commercial Battery Storage
Battery storage is no longer just a tool for reducing energy costs – it’s a vital part of resilience. Here’s why companies are investing in this technology:
- Business continuity: Avoid downtime during outages and keep operations running smoothly.
- Flexibility in energy use: Shift your reliance to stored energy during peak pricing periods.
- Support for renewables: Maximise the use of solar or wind energy for sustainable growth.
- Preparedness for the future: Build a resilient energy strategy as grid reliability becomes more unpredictable.
For businesses that can’t afford interruptions – like manufacturing, healthcare, and data centres – commercial battery storage is a must.
Who Benefits Most from Commercial Battery Storage?
While any business can gain from commercial battery storage, some industries see the biggest impact:
- Manufacturing: Downtime can disrupt production schedules and damage equipment. Battery storage ensures consistency.
- Retail and hospitality: Avoid losing customers during power cuts, especially in busy periods.
- Healthcare: keep critical systems running without compromise
- Technology and data centres: protect sensitive data and maintain uptime with reliable power.
Whether you’re a small retailer or a large factory, battery storage is scalable to your needs.
Real World Benefits
Let’s look at an example. We recently worked with Castleton Fruits, a fresh fruit packaging company. They explained that frequent power cuts were interrupting essential systems, impacting productivity and spoiling stock. It was estimated that each power cut resulted in a £10,000 loss each time! We designed and installed a containerised T100 system with 486kWh of battery storage. This now means that their processes can continue, power cut or not, with no interruptions. On top of this, they are saving money by utilising the energy they store when energy prices are low, and using it at peak demand times!
How to Get Started
If you’re considering battery storage, here’s what to do next:
- Assess your energy needs: Understand your power usage and downtime costs.
- Consult an expert: We are readily available to desing a system based on your businesses size and goals.
- Explore funding options: We offer various funding options for businesses of all sizes including finance options and PPAs.
With the right approach, you’ll gain a reliable, cost-effect energy solution.
Protect Your Business Today
The cost of energy downtime is too high to ignore. Commercial battery storage is a smart, sustainable way to safeguard your business.
Want to learn more? Get in touch today and book a free consultation. Let’s keep the lights on – literally and financially.
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