Commercial wind sites
We work with commercial and industrial property sites, including high-energy users, generating electricity on or near site.
Wind energy project delivery experience
Our team brings experience in developing wind energy projects within commercial and industrial settings. This includes direct wire projects supplying energy to commercial users, where power is generated and used close to source.
This includes working extensively on a 900kw wind turbine directly linked to a high energy user in Avonmouth.
Direct energy supply opportunities
Direct wire projects allow electricity to be supplied directly to nearby commercial or industrial users, reducing reliance on the grid and improving project viability.
This approach can create additional value for both landowners and high energy users, particularly where there is consistent local demand for power.
Benefits for commercial business
Electricity used at source
There is a significant difference between the value of electricity exported to the grid and the price paid by commercial users. This reflects additional transmission, distribution and supply costs.
Direct supply allows electricity to be used at source, reducing these costs and delivering meaningful savings for high energy users. For example, electricity exported to the grid may achieve around 7.5p/kWh, while commercial users may pay in excess of 20p/kWh.
Private wire and local energy use
Direct wire connections allow electricity to be supplied to local commercial users without relying on the grid, creating additional value for both energy users and project delivery:
- improve project economics by reducing grid constraints
- provide long-term energy supply to local businesses
- enable faster delivery in constrained grid areas
- create stronger local partnerships around energy use
Energy usage and consumption
For commercial and industrial sites, proximity to a suitable energy demand is a key factor. The ability to connect generation directly to site, or via a nearby private connection, can significantly improve project viability.
Understanding how that energy is then used is equally important.
We also analyse on-site energy usage and consumption profiles to understand how generated electricity can be best utilised.
What makes a suitable wind site?
Wind turbines require a relatively small physical footprint, allowing them to be incorporated into a wide range of commercial and industrial environments. Not all sites are suitable, but where conditions are right, even a single turbine can provide long-term value.
We look for commercial sites with:
- Grid availability or the potential for private wire connections Good wind exposure, often in open or elevated locations
- Sufficient space to accommodate a turbine and associated infrastructure
- Access for construction and maintenance
- Ability to integrate a turbine alongside existing operation
