What renewable business energy options are available?

There are a number of options for renewable energy in business locations, but finding the right one for your business depends on where it’s located and the amount you’re willing to invest.

• Solar PV panels - £5,000-£10,000 for small-scale systems.

These take six to ten years to pay back.

• Solar thermal energy - £3,000-£5,000. This takes five years to pay back.

• Biomass systems -

Cost varies depending on boiler size and type of fuel. These take five to 12 years to pay back - shorter if you use waste wood instead of having to wait for tree growth. • Geothermal and ground source heat pumps £11,000 £15,000. These take fifteen years to pay back.

• Combined heat and power £32,500. This takes 10.5 years to pay back.