Automotive

Fully-funded solar solutions for the automotive industry

Automotive manufacturers face some of the highest energy cost demands due to energy intensive production environments, from material processing to large scale assembly. With a fully funded Power-Zero solar energy solution, you can reduce operating costs, improve production efficiency and future proof your facilities through onsite renewable generation and intelligent energy management.

Combining solar with smart energy management for optimum performance

Pairing a bespoke solar PV system with our intelligent Optimise Portal provides onsite generation under a fixed, long term pricing agreement. Automotive businesses benefit from predictable unit rates and full system management, while retaining real time visibility over energy performance:

  • Lower cost electricity compared to grid supply
  • Reduced CO₂ emissions
  • Enhanced building efficiency, with improvements of up to 40% where optimisation systems are implemented
  • Greater protection from energy market volatility

Strengthening the automotive sector with smarter energy

Driving sustainability in the automotive industry

The automotive industry is under increasing pressure to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability, particularly with the growing demand of electric vehicles. Self-generating solar power will help you reduce your carbon footprint and boost your Corporate Social Responsibility objectives.

Protect your automotive business from rising energy costs

There is no price cap on business energy, leaving power intensive businesses more exposed to fluctuating energy costs. By choosing Power-Zero, you gain a long term energy partner committed to protecting you from market volatility. Our solar PPA agreements ensure reliable, secure, lower-cost energy for up to 25 years, helping businesses save up to 30% on annual energy bills.

Energy savings without capital investment

Automotive businesses require significant capital for plant, tooling and innovation. A fully funded Solar PPA enables onsite renewable generation without diverting CAPEX from core production investment. You reduce energy costs while preserving capital for strategic growth.

Delivering solar PPA solutions to automotive businesses UK-wide

We partner with businesses in a wide range of sectors to provide intelligent, data-driven, sustainable energy solutions. We fund, design, build, install, operate and manage the system on your behalf with zero upfront CAPEX or OPEX costs.

Manage your energy performance with the Optimise Portal

Power-Zero provides a centralised platform for monitoring and managing energy usage across automotive and transport production facilities, helping you maximise the performance of your industrial solar panels. The Optimise Portal delivers real-time visibility, data and actionable insights into consumption, enabling you to improve efficiency, control costs and strengthen operational performance.

Calculate your energy savings now

See how much your automotive business could save with onsite solar in minutes.

Select where you want to place your solar project
Panel position
Swipe to see more
Enter your building dimensions below to start calculating
Total Building Size (M2)
Potential # Solar Panels
PV Array Size
(kWp)
PV Output
(kWh)
Carbon Saving
(Tonnes CO2/year)
Cost Saving
(£ / year)

Building 1

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
For every day you delay getting in touch you are losing around:
£0.00 / day
Speak to an expert

Automotive solar FAQs

Can solar panels support high energy demand on automotive production sites?

Yes. Solar systems are designed around your site’s historical energy usage and load profile to ensure meaningful contribution to overall demand. While onsite solar will not replace all grid electricity, it can significantly offset daytime consumption, reducing reliance on wholesale energy and lowering operating costs.

Can solar support EV charging infrastructure at depots or manufacturing sites?

Onsite solar generation can help offset the increased electricity demand associated with electric vehicle charging. By pairing solar with smart energy management, automotive and transport businesses can better manage charging loads while improving cost control and carbon performance.

Will installation disrupt production or depot operations?

Projects are carefully planned around your operational requirements. Installation is phased to minimise disruption, and all health and safety procedures are agreed in advance to align with your site standards.