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Solar Panels for
Metal Fabrication
Power High-Energy Operations

Reduce welding & cutting costs. High-power equipment with ventilation system loads. Steel fabrication, aluminium work, CNC machining, and sheet metal operations.

Welding Shops CNC Operations High Current Day Shift Match
95+ Metal Fab Installations
From precision engineering to structural steel
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Solar panels on metal fabrication facility

Metal Fabrication Energy Profile

Metal fabrication requires high-current equipment and intensive ventilation systems

35%

Welding Equipment

MIG, TIG, arc welding operations

25%

CNC & Machining

Plasma cutting, laser cutting, mills

20%

Ventilation

Fume extraction, air handling

20%

Other Systems

Cranes, compressors, lighting

Metal Fabrication Solar Benefits

Perfect Daytime Match

  • Day Shift Operations: Welding and fabrication aligns perfectly with solar generation
  • High Current Loads: Solar directly offsets intensive welding equipment
  • Ventilation Systems: Continuous fume extraction powered by solar
  • Large Roof Space: Fabrication sheds offer excellent solar potential

Equipment-Specific Savings

MIG/TIG Welding

High-current operations during day shift hours maximise solar utilisation

Plasma/Laser Cutting

Power-intensive cutting operations perfectly matched to peak solar

CNC Machining

Continuous daytime machining operations driven by solar power

Metal Fabrication Sectors

Expertise across all metal fabrication specializations

Structural Steel

  • • Construction steelwork
  • • Heavy fabrication
  • • Portal frames
  • • Steel beams & columns
  • • Large-scale welding

Precision Engineering

  • • CNC machining centres
  • • Aluminium fabrication
  • • Precision welding
  • • Aerospace components
  • • Quality-critical work

Sheet Metal Work

  • • Laser/plasma cutting
  • • Press brake operations
  • • Enclosures & cabinets
  • • HVAC ductwork
  • • Architectural metalwork

ROI for Metal Fabrication

3-4 years
Payback Period

High daytime energy use drives fast payback

£140k+
Annual Savings

Typical 250kW system for fabrication shop

70%
Daytime Load Offset

Excellent solar utilisation during fabrication hours

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Metal Fabrication Solar Service Areas

We install commercial solar panels on metal fabrication facilities and welding shops across the UK. Our experienced team delivers turnkey solar solutions nationwide.

London & South East

Midlands

North of England

Scotland & Wales

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What Our Clients Say

Real feedback from UK manufacturers who've made the switch to solar

★★★★★

"Fantastic 1.1MW installation on our metal fabrication workshop. System handles our plasma cutters, welding bays, and CNC machines perfectly. Installation during summer shutdown was flawless. Saving £128,000 annually."

Steve Anderson

★★★★★

"Professional installation on our steel fabrication facility. They understood our high instantaneous loads from heavy machinery. Battery storage integration provides excellent demand management. Outstanding service throughout."

Julie Roberts

★★★★★

"Excellent solar system for our metal fabrication workshop. Installation team worked efficiently around our production schedule. System performance exceeds all projections. Highly recommended for fabrication facilities."

Tom Harrison

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