”By transforming unused roof space into a renewable energy asset, this solar PV system is projected to save Baker Body Craft over £595,000 in electricity costs while achieving payback in approximately six years.
Silvercrest Energy Group successfully delivered a 52.2kWp commercial solar PV installation for Baker Body Craft, a leading accident repair centre based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Designed to reduce operational energy costs and strengthen long-term energy resilience, the system enables the business to generate a significant proportion of its electricity on-site while reducing exposure to rising grid energy prices.
This project highlights how commercial premises with metal roof structures can maximise unused roof space to generate clean, renewable electricity and achieve substantial long-term financial savings.
Project
Commercial Solar Panel Installation
Client
Baker Body Craft
What We Did
Reducing energy costs and protecting the business from future price hikes.
The Client
Baker Body Craft is a busy accident repair and vehicle refinishing facility operating from a large commercial premises in Suffolk. As with many automotive repair businesses, energy consumption is concentrated during daytime operating hours, making solar PV an ideal solution to offset electricity demand and improve overall energy efficiency.
With increasing pressure from rising energy costs and sustainability targets, the business sought a reliable renewable energy solution that would deliver measurable financial and environmental benefits.
The Challenge
The primary objectives of the project were to:
- Reduce escalating electricity costs.
- Improve energy independence.
- Protect the business from future energy market volatility.
- Enhance environmental performance and sustainability credentials.
- Maximise the value of the property’s available roof space.
As the building featured a metal roof system, careful consideration was required to ensure a secure and fully compliant solar mounting solution that would maintain roof integrity while delivering maximum system performance.
Performance and Energy Generation
Following a comprehensive site survey and energy assessment, Silvercrest Energy Group designed and installed a bespoke 52.2kWp solar PV system tailored to the site’s energy profile and roof structure.
Financial Benefits
The completed solar PV installation provides Baker Body Craft with a reliable, cost-effective source of renewable energy, helping the business reduce grid reliance, control electricity expenditure, and support its long-term sustainability objectives.
The system was switched on and commissioned on in February 2026.
System Details
- System size: 52.2kWp
- Estimated annual generation: 48,128.4kWh
9,683.18
Annual financial savings
595,013.27
Projected Lifetime Savings
6
Estimated payback
Installation Process
Commercial solar installations on metal roofs require specialist expertise and mounting systems designed specifically for the roof profile. Our engineering team developed a tailored installation approach that ensured:
- Secure, non-penetrative fixing methods where appropriate.
- Full weatherproof protection and roof integrity.
- Optimal panel positioning for maximum solar generation.
- Compliance with all relevant UK electrical and installation standards.
- Minimal disruption to daily business operations.
The project was completed efficiently by Silvercrest Energy Group’s experienced commercial solar installation team, allowing Baker Body Craft to continue normal operations throughout the installation process.
Engineer's Insight
”Baker Body Craft was an ideal candidate for commercial solar due to its consistent daytime electricity consumption and expansive metal roof structure. The key focus of this project was designing a mounting solution that maintained the integrity of the roof while maximising energy generation.
With an estimated payback period of around six years and projected lifetime savings approaching £600,000, this installation demonstrates how commercial solar can provide both immediate financial benefits and long-term energy security for energy-intensive businesses.
Partner with Silvercrest Energy Group
At Silvercrest Energy Group, we specialise in designing and delivering high-performance commercial solar solutions tailored to each client’s operational requirements and energy objectives. Our experienced team provides a complete service, from feasibility assessments and system design through to installation, commissioning and ongoing support.
Whether you operate a manufacturing facility, warehouse, distribution centre, office building or automotive repair centre, we can help you unlock the financial and environmental benefits of commercial solar energy.
Contact Silvercrest Energy Group today to discuss how a bespoke solar PV system could reduce your energy costs and support your long-term sustainability goals.
