Could solar help your business reduce energy costs and gain greater certainty?

HDM Energy is partnering with edie and British Gas Business to deliver an educational webinar exploring an important questions facing small and medium businesses today: can solar and battery storage help create lower, more predictable energy costs?

The webinar brings together experts from across the energy sector to discuss the financial, operational and practical considerations of investing in onsite solar. Designed specifically for small and medium organisations, this session will provide clear, honest guidance on everything from site suitability and funding options to battery storage and return on investment.

At a time when many businesses are facing continued energy uncertainty, understanding the options available to reduce reliance on volatile energy markets has never been more important.

For many organisations, energy has become one of the biggest sources of business uncertainty. Volatile wholesale markets, changing policy landscapes and rising operational costs can make long-term planning difficult.

As a result, more businesses are exploring ways to take greater control of their energy future. Onsite solar generation, particularly when paired with battery storage, is increasingly being considered as a practical route to reducing exposure to energy market volatility while improving cost predictability and resilience.

However, many SMEs still have legitimate questions.

• Does solar actually make financial sense?
• What happens if you lease your premises?
• How disruptive is installation?
• And how can organisations overcome the challenge of upfront investment?

These are some of the questions we'll be discussing during our upcoming webinar with edie and British Gas Business.

This session has been designed specifically for SMEs that want clear, informative information about options to lower their energy bills.

Joining the discussion will be:

• Daniel Rogers, Founder & Director, HDM Energy
• Olivia Hollis, Propositions Developer, British Gas
• Matthew Hempstead, Group Intelligence Editor, edie (Chair)

The session will explore some of the most common questions businesses ask when considering solar:

Many businesses assume solar is only viable for large organisations with significant capital budgets. We'll discuss the factors that influence return on investment and how new funding models are helping to make solar more accessible.

Not every building is the same. We'll look at the practical considerations that determine whether a site is suitable for commercial solar and what options may be available if traditional installation routes are not straightforward.

Historically, access to funding has been one of the biggest barriers for SMEs. We'll explore how the market is evolving and the approaches available to help businesses benefit from solar without large capital expenditure.

Solar and battery storage can work together to increase self-consumption, reduce reliance on the grid and improve the value of a renewable energy system. We'll explain where batteries can add value and where they may not.

Many businesses believe solar is only an option for building owners. We'll discuss the practical considerations for tenant occupiers and the conversations that may need to happen with landlords.

We'll provide an honest view of what businesses can expect during the survey, design and installation process, including how disruption can be minimised.

The UK energy system continues to be affected by volatility, leaving many businesses exposed to costs they cannot control.

At HDM Energy, we believe organisations shouldn't have to navigate these challenges alone. Our role is to help businesses understand their options, reduce exposure to uncertainty and make informed decisions about their energy future.

Solar and battery storage are not the right answer for every organisation. But for many businesses, they can play an important role in lowering costs, improving resilience and creating greater certainty in an increasingly unpredictable energy landscape.

This webinar is an opportunity to hear an honest discussion about what works, what doesn't and what businesses should consider before making an investment.

The session will include a live audience Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask the questions that matter most to your business.

Whether you're exploring solar for the first time, revisiting plans you've considered previously, or looking to maximise the performance of an existing system, this webinar will provide practical guidance to help you make better-informed decisions.