Commercial Solar Panels Stafford | Brucom Case Study

Written by Declan Adams, Managing Director

For businesses considering commercial solar panels in Stafford, rising energy costs have become impossible to ignore.

Manufacturers, warehouses, and industrial facilities are all facing the same challenge: unpredictable electricity prices, increasing operating costs, and tighter margins. While most businesses cannot control the market, they can control how much energy they buy from it.

That is exactly why Brucom Distribution invested in solar.

 

The Challenge

Like many manufacturers, Brucom was feeling pressure from every angle. Energy prices continued to fluctuate, material costs were rising, and long-term cost certainty was becoming increasingly difficult.

One added challenge was that Brucom leases its facility and does not own the rooftop space – something many businesses assume rules out solar entirely.

Brucom wanted a solution that would:

• Reduce long-term energy costs
• Improve operational resilience
• Support sustainability goals
• Deliver a strong commercial return

 

The Solution

Over four carefully planned phases, we installed a 150kWp solar PV system across Brucom’s rooftop facility with minimal disruption to daily operations.

By generating electricity on-site, Brucom can now reduce reliance on the grid and gain far greater control over ongoing energy expenditure.

For industrial businesses, solar is no longer simply a sustainability initiative. It is a practical commercial decision that helps turn energy from a volatile overhead into a long-term business asset.

 

The Results

The completed system is already helping Brucom reduce operational energy costs while strengthening its long-term sustainability strategy.

Environmental impact to date:

• Saving 24 tonnes of carbon emissions
• Equivalent to 3,400 trees planted
• Equivalent to approximately 820,000 kilometres driven using solar energy

Financial impact:

• 70% reduction in energy costs
• Equivalent annual savings of £35,000
• Payback period 3-5 years

What Brucom Had to Say

Gareth Bruce, Managing Director at Brucom Distribution, said:

“Brucom have worked closely with Kembla on both domestic and commercial renewable energy projects and I can honestly say their advice, technical knowledge and installation quality have been first class throughout.

Unlike many suppliers who simply want to sell equipment, Kembla took the time to understand our long-term energy strategy, our usage patterns, and the commercial return we were trying to achieve before recommending the right solution.

Sustainability is one of our key manufacturing principles at Brucom. We want to ensure that we are resilient in the face of global shocks to the fuel market whilst reducing our carbon footprint and the cost of manufacturing. Implementing efficient, large-scale solar generation helps us to achieve these goals.

What impressed me most was that every recommendation was based on practicality and return on investment, not sales talk. The systems have performed exactly as modelled, the installations have been professional, and Kembla have remained responsive and supportive throughout.

Renewable energy is a significant investment, and it only works when the technical design is correct. Kembla clearly understand both the engineering and the economics, which gave us confidence from day one.

I would have no hesitation in recommending Kembla to anyone considering serious long-term investment in solar, battery storage, or renewable energy solutions.”

 

What This Means for Stafford Businesses

Brucom’s project reflects a wider shift happening across Staffordshire.

Businesses are no longer viewing solar purely as an environmental upgrade – they are seeing it as a way to reduce operational risk and create more predictable long-term costs.

Importantly, you do not always need to own your building to benefit. Many leased commercial properties can still accommodate solar through landlord agreements or funded solutions.

For businesses with high daytime energy usage, solar can provide significant long-term savings while also supporting ESG targets and future growth.

 

Reduce Your Business Energy Costs

If your business is looking to reduce energy costs and gain more control over long-term operating expenses, solar is a worthwhile investment. Speak with our team today:

📍 Midlands: 01543 713026
📍 South: 02392 400547

Or click “Get a Quote” below to receive an instant estimate for your business.

 

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