--- title: Commercial solar from egg --- Case study ## B&Q's step forward towards a more sustainable future B&Q partnered with egg to install solar for their sites in Chesterfield, Edinburgh and Sutton. The combined ROI across 3 sites exceeds £1.5m in lifetime savings. ![B&Q](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66b33fc123b6c4b17bb9808f/67895878a16ec014ae114ae1_B%26Q.png) 2.4 yrs Average return on investment £1.53m Combined lifetime savings 452 kWp Total system size 178k kg Carbon offset annually ![B&Q solar installation](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66b33fc123b6c4b17bb9808f/67895a2a176fe3d102bb1d32_image%201.png) ![Solar panels at B&Q](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66b33fc123b6c4b17bb9808f/67895adedb889a904380a9b3_image%202.webp) ![B&Q Chesterfield solar](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66b33fc123b6c4b17bb9808f/67895ade66d466686517194c_image%203%20-%2003.webp) ## A success story across 3 retail sites At egg, we're passionate about making clean energy simple and accessible for everyone. That's why we're proud to have partnered with **B&Q** to install solar PV systems at three of their key sites: Chesterfield, Edinburgh, and Sutton in Ashfield. These installations are a big step towards helping B&Q reduce its carbon footprint, cut energy costs, and make their operations more sustainable. Annual energy savings by site Chesterfield **£88,442** Edinburgh **£32,368/yr** Sutton **£27,898/yr** ### Chesterfield - **Size:** 126.95 kWp - **Panels:** 217 - **Energy produced:** 115,911 kWh/yr - **CO₂ saved:** 54,444 kg/year Self-sufficiency rate of 27.5%. The £88,442 investment pays for itself in 3.4 years, generating **£433,365** in lifetime savings. ### Edinburgh - **Size:** 185.45 kWp - **Panels:** 317 - **Energy produced:** 140,842 kWh/yr - **CO₂ saved:** 66,138 kg/year Solar fraction of 18.5%, saving £32,368 in year one with a 27.78% IRR. Lifetime savings: **£529,691**. ### Sutton in Ashfield - **Size:** 139.82 kWp - **Panels:** 239 - **Energy produced:** 125,454 kWh/yr - **CO₂ saved:** 58,936 kg/year Fully-funded system, £0 upfront. Saves £27,898 in year one. IRR of 267.69%. Lifetime savings: **£564,383**. ### Combined benefits across all sites **Total installed capacity:** 452.22 kWp **Total energy produced:** 382,207 kWh annually **Total CO₂ saved annually:** 179,518 kg **Equivalent trees planted:** around 8,000 annually Energy independence ## Own your energy By reducing your reliance on the grid, you can protect your business against changing energy prices. Many businesses were caught out by rising energy prices in 2022 and 2023. Our average installation reduces a client's reliance on the grid by **30%** — and businesses with lower energy usage profiles can reduce their reliance by an even larger proportion. This chart shows the volatility of energy prices since 2000. You can see that energy prices are becoming more and more volatile over time, driven by global events outside of your control. UK energy price volatility (2000–2024) 2022 spike 200020052010201520202024 Managed Service ## Pay nothing upfront with egg's Managed Service Our managed service is the all-in-one subscription for your clean energy journey without any fuss. egg will install, maintain and monitor your clean energy assets and provide your business with ultimate flexibility at the end of the term. This is perfect if you are a tenant or don't want to worry about ownership and maintenance costs. There's no upfront investment, no on-going maintenance costs with Business Plus — just one easy monthly payment over a fixed term. [Speak to an expert](https://www.egg.com/commercial-solar-for-egg-1#book-a-call) ![egg app on iPhone](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66b33fc123b6c4b17bb9808f/66f14a6f3d596c9deb8cfd8d_managed-service.jpg) Process ## Commercial solar in four easy steps We don't believe in lengthy surveys or hard selling. We'll work with you and your timelines to ensure minimal business disruption. 1 ### Speak to an expert Our experts will work with you to understand your needs 2 ### Bespoke design We'll create a bespoke design for your site at an affordable price 3 ### Installation Trusted installers and a dedicated Project Manager will oversee every detail 4 ### Ongoing support Our Technical Experts take the worry out of managing your assets Why egg ## Why crack your energy challenges with egg? At egg, we understand the complexities and challenges of transitioning to clean energy. With over 10 years of expertise, we make it simple, affordable, and efficient to power your business sustainably. Expertise you can trust, with a decade of experience Step by step process without unnecessary jargon Option for no upfront costs and never any hidden fees Sustainability put first — renewables is all we do [Speak to an expert](https://www.egg.com/commercial-solar-for-egg-1#book-a-call) ![Solar panel installation](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66b33fc123b6c4b17bb9808f/66f1429a76618b56b529a214_solar-storage.jpg) Customer story ## GOALS' Solar transformation We spoke to Simon Lord, Head of Property at GOALS, about the game-changing impact of the solar solution and electric vehicle chargers we installed at their grounds in Beckenham. [Speak to an expert](https://www.egg.com/commercial-solar-for-egg-1#book-a-call) Get started ## Book your discovery call We don't do 'sales' calls. We're here to help you understand what solar and other renewable technologies can realistically achieve for your enterprise. Our consultative approach means that you will have a reliable forecast for energy savings, carbon offset and system costs before any obligation to continue the process with us. No sales pressure Reliable savings forecast Zero obligation ### Ready to start saving? Speak to one of our experts and get a bespoke energy savings forecast for your business — at no cost and with no obligation. [Book a discovery call](https://www.egg.com/home-page-contact) Your team ## Who you'll be speaking to on your call One of our team members will join you to discuss your transition to renewable energy. ![Chris Strange](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66b33fc123b6c4b17bb9808f/678d1f9e8f72502779bc4052_Christ_Strange-removebg-preview.png) ### Chris Strange Head of B2B Sales ![Ricardo Elias](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66b33fc123b6c4b17bb9808f/678d1f9fac1c0e034606ee6e_Ricardo_Elias_Business_Development_manager-removebg-preview.png) ### Ricardo Elias Business Development Manager ![Kevin Kent](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66b33fc123b6c4b17bb9808f/678d1f9fe9623272df199707_Kevin_Kent_Business_Development_Manager-removebg-preview.png) ### Kevin Kent Business Development Manager ![Johnathan Wool](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66b33fc123b6c4b17bb9808f/678d1f9e8720bb0edda5843c_Jonathan_Wool_Business_Development_manager-removebg-preview.png) ### Johnathan Wool Business Development Manager ![Lee Wardall](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66b33fc123b6c4b17bb9808f/678d1f9ee79264d35b1e9685_Lee_Wardell_Business_Development_manager-removebg-preview.png) ### Lee Wardall Business Development Manager ![Alex Pankowski](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66b33fc123b6c4b17bb9808f/678d1f9e5ec190519ecb0878_Alex_Pankowski-Biz_Dev_manager-removebg-preview.png) ### Alex Pankowski Business Development Manager