Fighting food inflation with onsite solar and battery energy storage
Food inflation in the UK hit 4.2% in August 2025, the fastest rise in 18 months. Rising electricity costs are a major contributor, from powering refrigeration and cold storage to driving packaging lines and processing equipment. For food & beverage manufacturers, these costs are putting intense pressure on already tight margins.
Onsite solar can immediately reduce electricity bills. Pair it with battery energy storage systems (BESS) and you can go further - storing excess solar power, avoiding peak charges, unlocking new revenue streams, and making your operations more resilient.
However, BESS is not a simple add-on. Multiple use cases, complex optimization approaches and rapidly evolving business models makes the implementation anything but straightforward. The key question is no longer whether to integrate BESS, but how to do it in a way that delivers lasting value.
Join this expert-led webinar to learn:
- How solar + BESS can cut energy costs and hedge against volatility
- Which value streams that BESS can unlock and how to capture them
- The business models emerging, and which might fit your sites
Speakers
Xander Penney - Development Director, UK&I - Alight Energy
With extensive experience in sustainability and renewable energy projects, Xander has successfully led numerous initiatives to help organisations achieve their net zero goals. His expertise includes developing and implementing onsite and near-site solar strategies and managing complex projects to deliver significant cost savings and environmental benefits.
Pascal Olin - Head of Onsite Solar - Alight Energy
Pascal helps corporations across Europe reduce energy costs and enhance sustainability by transitioning to onsite solar solutions. With long experience in the market, he specializes in guiding companies through the entire process, delivering immediate energy savings without upfront investment. His work ensures that businesses can seamlessly switch to solar while focusing on their core operations.
Webinar
02 October 2025
10:00 - 11:00
Free Event