Black Country Businesses Poised to Benefit from Updated UK Solar Roadmap
03 Jul 2025
Published in: Member News
The UK’s new Solar Roadmap aims to double capacity by 2030. Elemental Consulting shares how Black Country businesses can benefit from rooftop solar, smarter energy use and long-term savings through expert support and system optimisation.
The UK’s updated Solar Roadmap—unveiled this week—sets an ambitious target to double the country’s solar capacity by 2030. It presents a major opportunity for Black Country businesses, especially those in manufacturing, education, health, and commercial property, to cut energy costs and improve sustainability.
Now, with new government backing and streamlined processes, there’s never been a better time to act—and local support is at hand.
A National Shift with Local Impact
The roadmap, available on GOV.UK, outlines plans to deploy rooftop solar across 200 schools and 200 hospitals, supported by programmes like the Warm Homes Plan. It also simplifies the planning process and accelerates grid connections—historical bottlenecks for solar adopters.
Local estates—such as those in the i54 business park and regional healthcare or education facilities—are well positioned to benefit. Rooftop solar panels can reduce electricity costs by up to 80%, particularly for large energy users and warehouse operators.
Beyond financial returns, solar adoption offers improved energy resilience, reduced carbon emissions, and stronger ESG performance—essential factors in future-proofing organisations.
The Elemental Advantage: No Upfront Investment, Maximum Return
As a Black Country Chamber of Commerce member, Elemental Consulting Group is actively supporting organisations across the region in navigating the solar opportunity—without the barrier of upfront capital.
That’s right: Elemental can deliver rooftop solar installations with zero upfront investment, allowing businesses to benefit immediately from energy cost savings while preserving capital for core operations.
Elemental offers:
- Site-specific feasibility assessments, including heritage, structural, and energy-load considerations.
- End-to-end project delivery — from design to install to ongoing O&M.
- Smart monitoring and sub-metering to optimise performance and unlock further savings.
- Lifecycle support — ensuring compliance, safety, and ongoing return on investment
“Clients are often surprised by how much hidden value can be unlocked through better design, monitoring, and proactive maintenance,” says Elemental’s Director.
What Should Black Country Organisations Do Next?
Businesses interested in taking advantage of the new roadmap should Get in touch with Elemental to explore solar options with no upfront investment and expert local guidance.
Elemental can provide services and support to:
- Audit rooftop and canopy assets — start identifying solar opportunities today.
- Incorporate solar into Net Zero and ESOS/SECR strategies.
- Plan for performance, not just installation — intelligent metering and maintenance are key to long-term success.
Book a consultation: elemental.org.uk/contact
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The Black Country's strong industrial base and diverse public estate make it an ideal candidate for accelerated solar rollout. With funding in place, grid constraints easing, and new technologies on the horizon, this is a prime moment for forward-looking organisations to act.
Let Elemental help you lead the way.
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