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Driving Business Sustainability at Neathwood, Kingswood

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Project Quick Facts

Commercial Solar Gloucestershire

  • Location: Kingswood, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire
  • Installed: February 2026
  • System: 20 x 485W all-black modules, 2 x Fox ESS EP11 (total 23.04 kWh) battery storage, 7kW single phase inverter

The Challenge

Reducing Overhead and Carbon in a New Commercial Space

For the business at Neathwood, moving into a new commercial property presented the perfect opportunity to bake efficiency into their operations from day one. The objective was to lower fixed operational costs, achieve a rapid return on investment (ROI), and contribute to the company's Net Zero targets.

The technical challenge involved installing a high-yield array on a corrugated sheet metal roof while ensuring the power output was sufficient to support commercial equipment and office cooling.

The Solution

High-Output Solar for Commercial Growth

Fit Solar designed a sleek, high-efficiency system using premium Aiko modules and a robust Fox ESS storage backbone. By utilising a specialized mounting system for the metal roof, the installation was completed with minimal disruption and maximum structural integrity.

Corporate Tax Efficiency & Net Zero
This project was designed not just for energy, but for financial strategy. By opting for a solar and battery solution, the business could take advantage of the 100% First-Year Allowance (FYA). This allows the company to deduct the full value of the installation from their corporation tax bill in the very first year, significantly lowering the "true" cost of the project.

Client Outcome

By choosing Fit Solar , this business has secured a competitive advantage. They have effectively pre-purchased decades of electricity at a fraction of grid prices, all while enhancing their corporate social responsibility (CSR) profile.

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The Results

Sub-6 Year Payback and Net Zero Progress

The installation has turned the property’s roof into a silent, income-generating asset, providing the business with long-term energy security.

Financial Impact:

  • Rapid ROI: Thanks to high generation and the 100% FYA tax benefit, the system has a projected payback period of under 6 years.

  • Annual Generation: Estimated yield of 8,000 kWh per year, significantly offsetting daytime commercial energy rates.

  • Tax Advantage: Immediate deduction of the installation value from the business's corporation tax bill.

  • Future-Proofing: 7kW of AC power and high-voltage storage allow the business to scale their energy needs as they grow.

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Environmental Impact

Direct reduction in Scope 2 emissions, helping the business move closer to its Net Zero goals.

  • Annual Carbon Reduction: 1.63 Tons of CO2 saved annually.

  • Lifetime Reforestation Equivalent: 318 trees planted.

  • Clean Travel: Lifetime offsets the equivalent of 49,425 km of car travel or 35 long-haul flights.

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