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C&I Renewable Energy · Independent Advisory & Delivery

The right renewable measures for your organisation — identified, funded, and installed.

MTFD Energy provides independent commercial energy advisory to UK businesses and public sector organisations. We assess your site across 29 renewable measures, model the commercial case, identify funding routes, and introduce vetted installation partners.

Measures covered
29+
Technology categories
5
Service type
B2B
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Indicative
Site Assessment Summary
Organisation typeFood manufacturing
Annual electricity spend£680,000
Annual heat demand820 MWh
Measures identified6 measures
Funding routes available✓ Multiple
Indicative annual saving£187,400

Indicative only. Projected savings depend on site-specific factors including consumption profile, grid tariff, system performance, and prevailing market rates. Figures are not guaranteed.

Funding routes we work with — grants, PPAs, asset finance, green loans

29 renewable measures. Every C&I category covered.

From rooftop solar and heat pumps to hydrogen and anaerobic digestion — we advise across the full range of renewable energy measures for commercial and industrial heat and power.

Power Generation
On-site power from sun, wind, water, and combustion
9 measures
🔥
Heat & Decarbonisation
Low-carbon heat for commercial and industrial sites
9 measures
🚗
EV & Transport
Fleet electrification and on-site charging infrastructure
2 measures
📈
Efficiency & Controls
Reduce demand before you generate, plus 3 emerging
5 + 3 measures
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Built for organisations making real energy decisions.

We work exclusively with UK limited companies, LLPs, partnerships, public sector bodies, and other business entities — with the people inside those organisations responsible for energy, sustainability, or capital projects.

01 — Energy & Sustainability Managers

Building the internal case and need independent guidance.

We translate the commercial and technical case for renewable measures into language your finance director can act on — with funding options modelled and vetted installers ready to quote.

Start an assessment →
02 — Finance Directors & CFOs

Need the financial case before committing capital or a signature.

We present renewable measures with indicative payback periods, funding structures, and off-balance-sheet options — giving you numbers to make a decision, not a brochure. All figures clearly labelled as indicative.

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03 — Operations & Facilities Directors

Responsible for the site running smoothly while reducing cost.

We introduce installation partners vetted for live commercial site working — operationally aware, CDM compliant, and briefed on your specific constraints before they arrive.

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04 — Group Property & Estates

Managing a portfolio of sites and need a scalable approach.

We assess and prioritise across multi-site portfolios, identify the strongest commercial cases first, and coordinate funding and delivery at scale.

Discuss your portfolio →

Independent advice. Not a product sale.

We are not tied to any single technology or installer. We assess your site objectively, model what will deliver a genuine return, and introduce the right partners to deliver it.

How our process works →
  • 01Independent site & demand assessmentAdvisory
  • 02Measure identification & prioritisationAdvisory
  • 03Indicative financial modelling & payback analysisAdvisory
  • 04Funding route identification & grant supportFunding
  • 05Vetted installation partner introductionsDelivery
  • 06Procurement & tender supportDelivery
  • 07Multi-measure programme managementDelivery

From enquiry to energised — four stages.

STEP 01

Assess

We review your site, energy profile, and strategic priorities to identify which measures will deliver a genuine commercial return for your specific organisation.

STEP 02

Model

We build the indicative commercial case — payback periods, ROI, carbon reduction, and available funding routes. All figures clearly labelled as indicative.

STEP 03

Fund

We identify grants, PPAs, unregulated business asset finance, and green loan options and support the process of accessing the right route for your organisation.

STEP 04

Install

We introduce vetted installation partners, support procurement, and can manage delivery through to commissioning.

For Organisations

Ready to assess your energy opportunity?

Tell us about your site, your energy use, and your priorities. We will come back with a clear picture of what is achievable and what it would cost.

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For Installers & Specialists

Join our vetted installer network.

We introduce qualified C&I renewable energy installers to pre-qualified business opportunities. Applications assessed against our vetting criteria.

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All 29 renewable energy measures for C&I organisations.

Power generation, heat decarbonisation, EV infrastructure, efficiency, and emerging technologies. Select any measure to understand the commercial case, eligibility, and funding options. All figures on measure pages are indicative only and depend on site-specific factors.

Generate your own electricity on-site.

Power Generation

Solar PV

Roof-mounted or ground-mounted photovoltaic systems generating electricity from sunlight. The most widely deployed behind-the-meter technology for C&I sites.

Learn more →
Power Generation

Battery Storage (BESS)

Store on-site generation or cheap off-peak grid power for use during peak periods. Deployed standalone or paired with solar PV to maximise self-consumption.

Learn more →
Power Generation

CHP & Cogeneration

Combined heat and power systems generating electricity while capturing waste heat, delivering combined efficiencies of 80%+ for sites with simultaneous heat and power demand.

Learn more →
Power Generation

CCHP (Trigeneration)

Extends CHP with absorption chilling to produce electricity, heat, and cooling from a single fuel input. Ideal for data centres, cold storage, and facilities with year-round cooling loads.

Learn more →
Power Generation

Small-scale Wind

Behind-the-meter wind turbines for sites with sufficient land and wind resource. Viability is highly site-specific and subject to planning constraints — we assess before recommending.

Learn more →
Power Generation

Micro-hydro

Run-of-river or head-drop systems generating consistent baseload electricity from flowing water. Highly cost-effective where water resource and conditions are right.

Learn more →
Power Generation

Biomass Power

Combustion or gasification of sustainably sourced biomass feedstocks to generate electricity or heat. Commercial case depends strongly on feedstock availability and grid connection economics.

Learn more →
Power Generation

Fuel Cells

High-efficiency electrochemical generation from hydrogen or natural gas with heat as a useful by-product. Suited to sites requiring reliable distributed power with low emissions.

Learn more →
Power Generation

Standby & Emergency Generation

Backup power for critical loads. We advise on technology selection including battery-based alternatives to diesel generation for sites where downtime has significant consequences.

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Decarbonise heat — the harder half of net zero.

Heat Generation

Air Source Heat Pumps

Extract heat from outdoor air at indicative COPs of 2.5 to 4.0 for space heating and hot water. The most widely applicable low-carbon heat solution for commercial buildings.

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Heat Generation

Ground Source Heat Pumps

Extract heat from stable ground temperatures via borehole or ground loop arrays. Higher upfront cost than ASHP but higher COPs, suited to high heat demand sites.

Learn more →
Heat Generation

Water Source Heat Pumps

Extract heat from rivers, lakes, or the sea for sites with proximate water bodies. Among the highest-efficiency heat pump types due to stable water temperatures.

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Heat Generation

Biomass Heat

Wood pellet, chip, or log boilers replacing fossil fuel heating with renewable biomass. Commercial case strongest where displacing expensive oil or LPG, with reliable feedstock access.

Learn more →
Heat Generation

Heat Networks & District Heating

Shared heat distribution from a central low-carbon source. Effective for campuses, business parks, and multi-tenanted estates where individual building solutions are impractical.

Learn more →
Heat Generation

Solar Thermal

Roof-mounted collectors converting solar radiation directly into heat for hot water pre-heating or process applications. Often combined with heat pumps to reduce electrical demand.

Learn more →
Heat Generation

Hydrogen-ready Boilers

Boiler plant capable of running on natural gas now and switching to hydrogen as the gas network decarbonises. Protects capital investment against future fuel transitions.

Learn more →
Heat Generation

Infrared Heating

Electric radiant panels heating objects and people directly rather than the air. Effective in warehouses, factories, and large poorly-insulated spaces where convective heating is inefficient.

Learn more →
Heat Generation

Waste Heat Recovery

Capture and reuse heat rejected by industrial processes, data centres, refrigeration plant, or compressed air systems. Often the lowest-cost heat decarbonisation measure available.

Learn more →

Electrify your fleet and your site.

EV & Transport

EV Charging Infrastructure

Workplace, depot, and destination charging from AC slow to DC rapid. Integrated with on-site solar and battery storage to maximise self-consumed renewable generation.

Learn more →
EV & Transport

Fleet Electrification

Transition planning, vehicle selection support, charging infrastructure design, and funding identification for organisations moving commercial vehicle fleets to electric.

Learn more →

Reduce demand before you generate.

Efficiency

LED Lighting Retrofits

Replacement of fluorescent, HID, and halogen lighting with LED. Indicatively the fastest payback measure available to commercial buildings, with savings typically in the range of 50–70% on lighting loads.

Learn more →
Efficiency

Building Energy Management Systems

Automated monitoring and control of HVAC, lighting, and plant to eliminate energy waste. Essential foundation for any serious energy programme before deploying generation measures.

Learn more →
Efficiency

Voltage Optimisation

Automatic reduction and stabilisation of incoming mains voltage. Indicatively delivers 8–15% electricity savings on suitable sites with minimal operational disruption.

Learn more →
Efficiency

Power Factor Correction

Capacitor banks or active systems improving power factor, reducing reactive power charges and releasing capacity on existing electrical infrastructure.

Learn more →
Efficiency

Building Fabric & Insulation

Roof insulation, wall insulation, air tightness, and glazing upgrades reducing heat loss and peak load that renewable heat systems must serve.

Learn more →

The next wave of C&I energy measures.

Emerging

Green Hydrogen

Electrolysis of water using renewable electricity producing zero-carbon hydrogen for industrial processes, transport, or storage. Approaching commercial viability for hard-to-electrify loads.

Learn more →
Emerging

Anaerobic Digestion

Biological breakdown of organic waste producing biogas for heat, power, or grid injection as biomethane. Relevant for food production, agriculture, and waste management operations.

Learn more →
Emerging

Landfill Gas

Capture and utilisation of methane-rich gas from closed landfill sites. Relevant for waste operators, local authorities, and landowners with legacy sites.

Learn more →

Not sure which measures apply to your site?

That is exactly what our assessment process is for. Tell us about your organisation and we will identify what will genuinely deliver a return.

Power Generation

Solar PV — on-site electricity from sunlight.

Commercial solar PV is the most widely deployed behind-the-meter renewable technology in the UK. Roof-mounted or ground-mounted systems generate electricity from sunlight, reducing grid consumption and providing a degree of protection against energy price volatility.

For solar-specific PPA funding, visit MTFD Ltd →

Typical C&I Size
50–500
kWp (indicative)
Indicative Payback
4–8
years (owned)
System Life
25+
years

Generate your own electricity. Use it on-site.

Commercial solar PV systems convert sunlight into DC electricity through photovoltaic panels, inverted to AC for use in your building. Systems are typically roof-mounted on commercial or industrial roofs, or ground-mounted on land adjacent to your site.

In the UK, a well-sized commercial system will typically generate between 850 and 1,050 kWh per kWp installed per year. These are indicative figures — actual generation depends on orientation, shading, system specification, and local irradiance.

Self-consumed solar generation displaces grid electricity at your contracted tariff rate. Any generation not consumed on-site can be exported to the grid under a Smart Export Guarantee or bilateral export agreement.

Pairing solar with battery storage significantly increases on-site self-consumption, improving the commercial case. For solar-specific PPA funding, our sister company MTFD Ltd operates a dedicated solar funding and development platform at mtfd.co.uk.

Indicative figures: Projected savings depend on site-specific factors including consumption profile, grid tariff, system performance, shading, orientation, and prevailing market rates. Figures shown are indicative only and are not guaranteed. Obtain independent financial advice before committing capital.

Why commercial organisations choose solar.

Indicative cost reduction from day one

Self-consumed generation displaces grid purchases at your contracted tariff rate. Indicative savings begin from first operation, subject to site-specific factors and actual system performance.

A degree of price certainty

Generating a proportion of your electricity on-site reduces exposure to grid price movements. The extent of protection depends on system size relative to your total demand.

Zero or low capex routes available

Power Purchase Agreements allow you to host a solar system at no upfront cost, paying for electricity generated at a contracted rate for a fixed term. MTFD Ltd arranges solar PPA funding — ask us for an introduction.

Scope 2 carbon reporting

On-site solar generation directly reduces your Scope 2 market-based emissions, providing verifiable evidence for ESG reporting and supply chain questionnaires.

Potential capital allowances

Owned solar assets may qualify for capital allowances. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may change — seek independent tax advice before making a decision.

Long asset life

Quality solar panels carry 25-year performance warranties and typical operational lives of 30+ years, supporting a compelling long-term commercial case.

Tax note: Tax treatment of capital allowances depends on individual circumstances and may change. The above is general guidance only and does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice. Obtain independent professional advice before making a decision.

Three ways to fund commercial solar.

Option 01

Capex or asset finance

Invest your own capital or arrange unregulated business asset finance through hire purchase or finance lease. You own the system, may claim capital allowances, and retain all generation value.

Option 02

Power Purchase Agreement

A third-party funder owns and installs the system. You buy electricity generated at a contracted rate for a fixed term. No capex, no maintenance responsibility. MTFD Ltd arranges solar PPA funding.

Option 03

Grant schemes

Several grant and low-interest loan programmes exist for commercial solar depending on sector, geography, and scale. We identify applicable schemes and support applications for eligible organisations.

Common questions about commercial solar.

What size system does our site need?
System size depends on available roof or ground area, your electricity consumption profile, and your half-hourly demand data. We size systems to maximise self-consumption based on your specific site — assessed as part of our advisory process.
Does our roof need to be south-facing?
South-facing roofs are optimal, but east-west split arrays are common on commercial buildings and can improve self-consumption by spreading generation across more of the working day. Flat roofs allow panels to be angled at optimal tilt regardless of building orientation.
Do we need planning permission?
Most commercial roof-mounted systems below certain thresholds qualify as permitted development. Systems above certain sizes or in sensitive areas may require full planning consent. We assess planning requirements for every project.
What happens if we generate more than we use?
Excess generation is exported to the grid. You can receive payment for exports under the Smart Export Guarantee or a bilateral export agreement. Battery storage is an alternative — store excess generation for use later in the day.
How long does installation take?
A typical commercial installation takes between 2 and 10 weeks on site depending on system size. The full project timeline from assessment to commissioning is typically 4–9 months, including grid connection, planning, and procurement.

Find out what solar could deliver for your site.

We assess your consumption, roof area, and funding options and provide an indicative picture of what is achievable. All figures clearly labelled as indicative.

Power Generation

Battery Storage (BESS) — store energy, use it when it matters.

Commercial battery energy storage systems store electricity generated on-site or purchased cheaply from the grid, then discharge it during peak demand periods or when grid prices are highest. Deployed standalone or paired with solar PV.

Typical Capacity
50–500
kWh for C&I
Cycle Life (LFP)
4,000+
cycles
Warranty
10+
years

Four ways batteries add commercial value.

Increase solar self-consumption

Store surplus solar generation during the day and discharge during evening and overnight site load, improving the commercial case for solar.

Peak demand shaving

Discharge during peak demand periods to reduce maximum demand charges, which can represent a significant proportion of C&I electricity bills.

Backup and resilience

Maintain critical loads during grid outages — important for manufacturers, cold storage operators, and sites where downtime has significant operational or financial consequences.

Grid services revenue

Participate in grid balancing markets to earn revenue from flexibility when the battery is not needed for on-site purposes. Subject to grid operator eligibility and market conditions.

Indicative figures: Savings from BESS depend on site-specific factors including tariff structure, demand profile, system size, and prevailing market rates. Figures are indicative only and not guaranteed.

Explore battery storage for your site.

We assess whether standalone or solar-paired BESS makes commercial sense and identify the right funding route.

Power Generation

CHP & Cogeneration — electricity and heat from a single fuel input.

Combined heat and power systems generate electricity on-site while capturing waste heat that would otherwise be lost — delivering combined efficiencies of 80% or more compared to around 40% for grid electricity alone. Best suited to sites with consistent, simultaneous heat and power demand.

Combined Efficiency
80%+
vs ~40% grid
Indicative Payback
3–6
years
Run Hours
6,000+
per year

Why organisations choose CHP.

Indicative cost reduction

Generating electricity at below grid cost while meeting heat load from the same unit delivers indicative savings on both energy bills simultaneously, subject to site-specific factors and not guaranteed.

Enhanced Capital Allowances

Good quality CHP units certified by HMRC may qualify for Enhanced Capital Allowances. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may change — seek independent tax advice.

CCL exemption

Electricity from a good quality CHP unit consumed on-site may be exempt from Climate Change Levy. Eligibility depends on certification status and individual circumstances.

Indicative figures and tax note: Savings depend on site-specific factors and are not guaranteed. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may change. This is general guidance only — obtain independent professional advice before making a decision.

Find out whether CHP makes sense for your site.

We analyse your heat and power demand profiles and model the indicative commercial case honestly, including scenarios where CHP may not be the right answer.

Power Generation

CCHP — combined cooling, heat and power.

Trigeneration extends the CHP concept by adding absorption chilling — producing electricity, heat, and cooling from a single fuel input. Particularly effective for data centres, cold storage, hospitals, and facilities with significant year-round cooling loads.

Assess CCHP for your site.

We model your heat, power, and cooling demand together to determine whether trigeneration delivers a compelling indicative commercial case.

Power Generation

Small-scale Wind — complementary generation for sites with resource.

Behind-the-meter wind turbines generate electricity from wind resource on or adjacent to your site. Wind viability is highly site-specific and subject to planning constraints — we assess resource, consenting risk, and the indicative commercial case before recommending this measure.

Find out whether wind is viable for your site.

We assess wind resource, planning constraints, and the indicative commercial case before recommending this measure.

Power Generation

Micro-hydro — baseload renewable electricity from flowing water.

Run-of-river and head-drop micro-hydro systems generate consistent baseload electricity where sufficient water flow and head are available. Highly site-specific but among the most cost-effective renewable technologies where conditions are right.

Assess micro-hydro potential for your site.

We evaluate water resource, head, flow rate, and the commercial and consenting requirements for micro-hydro development at your site.

Power Generation

Biomass Power — renewable electricity from organic feedstocks.

Combustion or gasification of sustainably sourced biomass feedstocks generates electricity, heat, or both. The commercial case depends strongly on feedstock availability and cost, grid connection economics, and eligibility for support mechanisms.

Assess biomass power for your organisation.

We evaluate feedstock availability, planning requirements, grid economics, and the indicative commercial case for biomass generation at your site.

Power Generation

Fuel Cells — high-efficiency distributed power generation.

Fuel cells generate electricity through an electrochemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen, with heat as a useful by-product. High electrical efficiency, low emissions, and quiet operation — suited to sites requiring reliable distributed generation alongside heat recovery.

Explore fuel cells for your site.

We assess whether fuel cell technology makes commercial sense for your power and heat requirements and identify appropriate funding routes.

Power Generation

Standby & Emergency Generation — power resilience for critical operations.

Reliable backup power for sites where grid interruptions have significant operational or safety consequences. We advise on technology selection, fuel options, and the growing role of battery storage as a complement or alternative to diesel generation.

Assess your backup power requirements.

We help identify the right technology mix for backup power including the growing commercial case for battery-based alternatives to diesel generation.

Heat Generation

Air Source Heat Pumps — efficient electric heating for commercial buildings.

Air source heat pumps extract heat from outside air and deliver it at useful temperatures for space heating and hot water. Delivering 2.5 to 4 units of heat for every unit of electricity consumed (indicative seasonal COPs), they are the most widely applicable low-carbon heat solution for commercial buildings.

Seasonal COP
2.5–4.0
indicative range
Indicative Carbon Saving
50–70%
vs gas boiler
System Life
20+
years
Indicative figures: COP values and carbon savings are indicative and vary by installation, building fabric, heat distribution system, and operating conditions. Figures are not guaranteed. Tax treatment of any applicable incentives depends on individual circumstances — seek independent professional advice.

Assess heat pump suitability for your building.

We evaluate your building fabric, heat distribution system, and demand profile to determine the right heat pump specification and indicative commercial case.

Heat Generation

Ground Source Heat Pumps — high-efficiency heat from stable ground temperatures.

Ground source heat pumps extract heat from stable subsurface temperatures via borehole arrays or horizontal ground loops. Higher upfront cost than air source, but higher seasonal COPs and superior cold-weather performance, suited to high heat demand commercial and industrial sites.

Assess ground source viability for your site.

We evaluate ground conditions, borehole requirements, heat distribution compatibility, and the indicative commercial case for GSHP at your specific site.

Heat Generation

Water Source Heat Pumps — highest-efficiency heat extraction for riverside sites.

Where a river, lake, canal, or coastal water body is accessible, water source heat pumps offer the highest seasonal COPs of any heat pump type — typically 3.5 to 5.0 (indicative) — due to the stable temperatures of water compared to ground or air.

Assess water source viability for your site.

We evaluate water resource accessibility, abstraction licensing requirements, and the indicative commercial case for water source heat pump deployment.

Heat Generation

Biomass Heat — low-carbon heat from sustainable organic fuels.

Wood pellet, chip, or log boilers replace fossil fuel heating with renewable biomass. Best suited to sites with high heat demand, good fuel storage space, and reliable biomass supply. The commercial case is strongest where displacing expensive oil or LPG heating.

Assess biomass heat for your site.

We evaluate your heat demand, fuel supply options, storage requirements, and the indicative commercial case for biomass heat at your specific site.

Heat Generation

Heat Networks & District Heating — shared low-carbon infrastructure for multiple buildings.

Heat networks distribute low-carbon heat from a central source to multiple buildings through insulated pipes. Particularly effective on campuses, business parks, and multi-tenanted estates where individual building solutions are impractical or uneconomic.

Explore heat network potential for your estate.

We assess whether a shared heat network makes technical and commercial sense for your portfolio and advise on applicable funding mechanisms.

Heat Generation

Solar Thermal — heat directly from sunlight.

Solar thermal collectors convert solar radiation directly into heat for hot water pre-heating or process heat. More efficient at producing heat from sunlight than solar PV, and often a practical complement to heat pump systems, reducing the electrical demand of the heat pump by pre-heating incoming water.

Assess solar thermal potential for your site.

We evaluate your hot water demand, roof space, and whether solar thermal or solar PV — or a combination — delivers the stronger indicative commercial return.

Heat Generation

Hydrogen-ready Boilers — protecting capital against the gas network transition.

Hydrogen-blend-ready boilers operate on natural gas now but are designed to switch to higher hydrogen blends as the gas network decarbonises. A pragmatic consideration for organisations replacing aging boiler plant who want to reduce stranded asset risk as heat decarbonisation policy develops.

Discuss heat decarbonisation strategy for your site.

We advise on the full range of heat decarbonisation options and help you make a decision that makes sense now and remains robust as policy evolves.

Heat Generation

Infrared Heating — heat people and objects, not the air.

Electric infrared radiant heating panels heat objects and people directly through radiation rather than convection — effective in large, poorly-insulated, or high-bay spaces such as warehouses, factories, and distribution centres where conventional heating systems are slow to respond and inefficient.

Assess infrared heating for your facility.

We evaluate whether infrared is the right heating solution for your space type and identify opportunities to power it from on-site renewable generation.

Heat Generation

Waste Heat Recovery — capture and reuse heat you are already producing.

Industrial processes, data centres, refrigeration plant, compressed air systems, and HVAC equipment all reject significant heat that is simply wasted. Waste heat recovery systems capture this energy for heating, hot water, or process applications — often the lowest-cost heat decarbonisation measure available.

Identify your waste heat recovery potential.

We assess your plant and processes to quantify waste heat availability and model the indicative commercial case for recovery and reuse at your site.

EV & Transport

EV Charging Infrastructure — power your vehicles from your own generation.

Workplace, depot, and destination EV charging from AC slow to DC rapid. Integrated with on-site solar and battery storage, EV charging can be powered predominantly from your own renewable generation — reducing fuel costs while reducing carbon associated with transport operations.

Plan your EV charging infrastructure.

We design EV charging schemes that integrate with your existing energy infrastructure and maximise the use of on-site renewable generation.

EV & Transport

Fleet Electrification — transition your commercial vehicles to electric.

Fleet electrification advisory covering transition planning, vehicle selection support, charging infrastructure design, and funding identification for organisations moving commercial vehicle fleets from combustion to electric.

Build your fleet electrification roadmap.

We assess your fleet operations, identify viable EV alternatives, design supporting infrastructure, and identify funding options for the transition.

Efficiency & Controls

LED Lighting Retrofits — typically the fastest payback measure available.

Replacement of fluorescent, HID, and halogen lighting with LED technology. LED retrofits typically deliver 50–70% energy savings on lighting loads (indicative — actual results vary by site), with indicative payback periods of 1–4 years and system lives of 15–25 years.

Indicative Saving
50–70%
on lighting energy
Indicative Payback
1–4
years
System Life
15–25
years
Indicative figures: Savings of 50–70% on lighting energy are typical but vary by existing equipment type, operating hours, controls specification, and site conditions. Figures are indicative only and not guaranteed. Actual results depend on site-specific factors.

Assess LED retrofit potential across your estate.

We survey your existing lighting, model the indicative savings, and identify funding routes including asset finance options.

Efficiency & Controls

Building Energy Management Systems — the foundation of any serious energy programme.

BEMS provide automated monitoring and control of HVAC, lighting, and plant across a building or portfolio, eliminating waste from equipment running unnecessarily. For organisations with significant energy use, BEMS is often the essential first step before deploying generation measures.

Assess BEMS requirements for your buildings.

We review your existing controls infrastructure and specify the right BEMS solution to maximise energy savings across your estate.

Efficiency & Controls

Voltage Optimisation — indicatively 8–15% electricity savings with minimal disruption.

Automatic voltage optimisation units reduce and stabilise incoming mains voltage to the optimal level for connected equipment. Most electrical equipment operates more efficiently at reduced voltage — actual savings depend on equipment type and operating profile and are not guaranteed.

Indicative figures: Savings of 8–15% are indicative and depend on existing voltage levels, equipment type, and operating profile. Not all sites benefit from voltage optimisation. We conduct a voltage survey before recommending this measure.

Assess voltage optimisation for your site.

We conduct a voltage survey and model expected savings before recommending the right unit specification for your site.

Efficiency & Controls

Power Factor Correction — reduce reactive power charges and release network capacity.

Poor power factor is common in facilities with significant motor loads, HVAC equipment, and variable speed drives. Power factor correction equipment improves the ratio of real to apparent power — reducing reactive power charges and releasing capacity on existing electrical infrastructure.

Assess power factor correction for your site.

We review your electricity bills and site electrical data to determine whether power factor correction will deliver a meaningful commercial saving.

Efficiency & Controls

Building Fabric & Insulation — reduce the heat load before you generate it.

Roof insulation, wall insulation, air tightness improvements, and glazing upgrades reduce heat loss from your building, lowering peak heat demand and making every heat generation measure more effective. Fabric improvements also reduce the required capital cost of heat pump plant.

Assess fabric improvement opportunities for your buildings.

We identify the highest-impact fabric measures for your building stock and integrate them into a whole-building energy improvement programme.

Emerging Technologies

Green Hydrogen — decarbonising hard-to-electrify industrial processes.

Green hydrogen is produced by electrolysis of water using renewable electricity, producing zero-carbon hydrogen for use in industrial processes, heavy transport, or energy storage. As electrolyser costs fall, green hydrogen is approaching commercial viability for a growing range of C&I applications.

Explore green hydrogen for your industrial process.

We advise on green hydrogen feasibility, electrolyser economics, and the funding landscape for organisations exploring this measure.

Emerging Technologies

Anaerobic Digestion — energy from organic waste.

Anaerobic digestion breaks down organic waste in the absence of oxygen, producing biogas for heat and power generation or upgrading to biomethane for grid injection. Particularly relevant for food producers, agricultural businesses, and waste management operations with significant organic waste streams.

Assess anaerobic digestion for your waste streams.

We evaluate your organic waste volumes, feedstock characteristics, and the commercial and planning case for AD at your site.

Emerging Technologies

Landfill Gas — energy from legacy waste sites.

Closed and active landfill sites generate methane-rich landfill gas from decomposition of organic waste. Capture and utilisation for electricity generation or heat prevents methane emissions while generating renewable energy. Relevant for waste operators, local authorities, and landowners with legacy landfill sites.

Assess landfill gas potential at your site.

We evaluate gas yield, generation potential, and the commercial and environmental case for landfill gas energy recovery at your site.

Our Process

Independent advice. Funded solutions. Vetted delivery.

We are not tied to any single technology, installer, or funder. Our process starts with an objective assessment of your site and priorities — and ends with the right measures installed by qualified partners, funded through the right route for your organisation.

Four stages from enquiry to energised.

STEP 01

Assess

We review your energy consumption data, site characteristics, and strategic priorities. We identify which measures are likely to deliver a commercial return for your specific organisation — not a generic list.

STEP 02

Model

We build an indicative commercial case for each identified measure — capital cost, savings, payback period, ROI, and carbon reduction. Figures are clearly labelled as indicative. You get the numbers to make an informed decision.

STEP 03

Fund

We identify the right funding route — grants, PPAs, unregulated business asset finance, green loans, or own capital. Where applicable, we support funding applications and introductions to funders.

STEP 04

Deliver

We introduce vetted installation partners, support procurement and tender processes, and can manage delivery through to commissioning and handover.

Independent. Honest. Not product-led.

Principle 01

We are not tied to any technology

We advise across all 29 measures. We will tell you clearly if a measure does not make commercial sense for your site — including when the numbers do not support a recommendation.

Principle 02

We are not tied to any installer

Our installer network is vetted against consistent criteria. We introduce the right installation partner for each project based on technical capability and track record, not commercial preference.

Principle 03

Commercial honesty over optimism

If a measure will not deliver a reasonable return, we will tell you. All indicative figures are clearly labelled and we do not claim savings are guaranteed. Projected savings depend on site-specific factors.

Principle 04

Your energy strategy, not just one project

We are most valuable working across your full energy picture — sequencing multiple measures, coordinating funding, and building a long-term programme rather than a one-off installation.

Three service components.

Service 01

Initial Assessment

A structured review of your energy profile, site, and priorities. We identify the most promising measures and confirm whether it is worth proceeding to full commercial analysis. This is the starting point for all client engagements.

Service 02

Commercial Modelling

Indicative financial modelling of identified measures including capital costs, savings analysis, funding options, and payback calculation. All figures clearly labelled as indicative. Delivered as a report your board or finance team can act on.

Service 03

Procurement & Delivery Support

Installer introductions, tender management, technical due diligence support, funding applications, and project management through to commissioning. Priced on a project basis.

Ready to find out what is possible for your organisation?

The assessment starts with a conversation. Tell us about your site, your energy use, and your priorities.

Funding Options

The right funding route for every measure and every organisation.

Commercial energy projects can be funded through grants, Power Purchase Agreements, unregulated business asset finance, green loans, or your own capital. We identify which route makes most sense for each measure and organisation, and support the process of accessing it.

Five ways to fund C&I renewable energy projects.

Route 01

Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)

A third-party funder installs and owns on-site generation assets. You purchase electricity generated at a contracted rate for a fixed term. Zero capex, no maintenance responsibility. Primarily applicable to solar PV. MTFD Ltd arranges solar PPA funding at mtfd.co.uk.

Route 02

Unregulated Business Asset Finance

Spread the capital cost of energy assets through hire purchase, finance lease, or operating lease. Available to UK limited companies, LLPs, and other qualifying business entities. Asset finance arranged by us is unregulated business finance — FCA consumer protections do not apply.

Route 03

Government Grants & Schemes

Several grant and low-interest loan schemes are available for C&I renewable energy depending on sector, geography, project scale, and measure type. Grant availability changes. We identify applicable schemes and support applications.

Route 04

Green Loans & Sustainability Finance

Commercial banks and specialist lenders offer green-labelled loan facilities for qualifying renewable energy projects. We identify appropriate lenders and support business case preparation. Loans arranged by third-party lenders are subject to their own terms and regulatory status.

Route 05

Own Capital

Where you have capital to deploy and want to retain full long-term asset value, direct investment may deliver the strongest financial returns and eligibility for capital allowances. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances — obtain independent tax advice.

Route 06

Energy as a Service (EaaS)

Comprehensive service contracts covering design, installation, operation, and maintenance of energy assets in exchange for a fixed service payment, keeping assets off balance sheet while outsourcing operational responsibility.

Important: Murphy Technologies Ltd (t/a MTFD Energy) is not authorised or regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Asset finance arranged by us is unregulated business finance provided exclusively to eligible business entities. We do not provide regulated financial advice. Information on this page is for general guidance only. Obtain independent financial and legal advice before committing to any funding arrangement.

Funding schemes we work with.

Grant availability changes. The table below is a general guide only — eligibility must be confirmed for each project.

SchemeApplicable MeasuresEligibility (general guide)Type
Green Gas Support SchemeAnaerobic digestion, biomethaneTariff eligible AD plantsTariff payment
Public Sector Decarbonisation SchemeHeat pumps, BEMS, fabricPublic sector bodiesGrant
Industrial Energy Transformation FundIndustrial efficiency, heatIndustrial sites, high energy intensityGrant
UK Shared Prosperity FundVarious — varies by regionSMEs in eligible areasGrant (local delivery)
Salix FinanceLED, BEMS, heat pumps, efficiencyPublic sectorInterest-free loan
British Business Bank Green LoansMost measuresSMEs meeting lender criteriaLoan (preferential rate)
Net Zero Innovation PortfolioHydrogen, emerging techR&D and demonstration projectsGrant

Find out which funding routes apply to your project.

Funding availability is scheme, sector, and geography-specific. Tell us about your organisation and we will identify what is currently available.

Installer Network

Vetted C&I renewable energy installers. Pre-qualified. Operationally aware.

We introduce installation partners who have been assessed against our vetting criteria before being recommended to clients. For installers, we offer a route to pre-qualified business opportunities across the full range of C&I renewable energy measures.

What we require from every installer in our network.

Technical qualification

Relevant accreditations for each measure — MCS for heat pumps and solar, Gas Safe for gas plant, NICEIC or NAPIT for electrical, OZEV for EV charging. We verify accreditation status before introduction.

Commercial site competency

C&I installations are not the same as domestic. We require demonstrated experience on live commercial and industrial sites, with appropriate H&S management systems, insurance, and RAMS.

CDM 2015 compliance

All installation partners operate under Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015, with appropriate Principal Contractor and Principal Designer arrangements for notifiable projects.

Financial standing

We assess the financial standing of installation partners to ensure they can complete projects and honour warranty obligations.

Verifiable track record

We require verifiable C&I project references before admission to the network, assessed against the specific measure types they will be introduced for.

Operational awareness

Installers are briefed on each client’s operational context before attending site — hygiene zones, production schedules, customer-facing areas, noise constraints. A requirement of network membership.

Join our vetted installer network.

Installer Application

Access pre-qualified C&I renewable energy opportunities.

We work with installers who are serious about the commercial and industrial sector.

We introduce our installation partners to pre-qualified business opportunities across all 29 C&I renewable energy measure categories. Clients have already been through our assessment process — you are introduced to organisations that have confirmed intent to proceed.

  • Pre-qualified B2B leads across all 29 measure categories
  • Clients who have committed to proceed — not speculative enquiries
  • Support from our advisory team on technical specification and commercial case
  • Access to our funding partner relationships for projects requiring third-party finance
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Apply to join our installer network.

We are looking for qualified C&I installation specialists across all measure categories. Tell us about your business, your accreditations, and your track record.

About MTFD Energy

Independent C&I renewable energy advisory. Built for organisations making real decisions.

MTFD Energy is a trading style of Murphy Technologies Ltd. We provide independent commercial energy advisory services to UK businesses and public sector organisations across the full range of renewable energy measures for heat and power.

Renewable energy advice that is genuinely independent.

Most organisations encounter renewable energy advice through product vendors, installers with a vested interest in a specific technology, or consultants with a narrow scope. The result is a fragmented picture and decisions that optimise for one measure rather than the full energy opportunity.

MTFD Energy provides independent advisory across the full spectrum of C&I measures, delivered by advisors who are not remunerated by technology manufacturers and not tied to specific installation partners.

Our commercial model is straightforward. We charge for advisory services and earn introductory fees from vetted installation partners when projects proceed. We do not accept payments from technology manufacturers and do not recommend measures that do not make commercial sense for the client.

MTFD Energy is a trading style of Murphy Technologies Ltd, which also operates the MTFD solar funding and development platform at mtfd.co.uk — specialising in solar PPA funding and full RTB solar development for C&I sites.

Four things we believe about good commercial energy advice.

Belief 01

The best measure is the one that works for your site

Not the most exciting technology, not the most profitable for the advisor, not the most popular in the market. The starting point is always an honest assessment of your specific situation.

Belief 02

Efficiency before generation

Reducing the energy your organisation wastes is almost always the highest-return first step. We assess efficiency measures alongside generation and recommend them when the numbers support it.

Belief 03

Funding determines whether projects get built

The best technical recommendation delivers nothing if the organisation cannot fund it. We treat funding identification as a core part of our advisory, not an afterthought.

Belief 04

Installers matter as much as technology

A poorly installed system underperforms, creates operational problems, and damages confidence in renewable energy. We vet our installation partners rigorously and stand behind those introductions.

Legal and regulatory information.

Murphy Technologies Ltd

MTFD Energy is a trading style of Murphy Technologies Ltd, registered in England & Wales, company number 14550913. Registered office: 71–75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ.

B2B only — not FCA regulated

We provide services exclusively to UK limited companies, LLPs, partnerships of four or more partners, public sector bodies, and other business entities. Our services are not regulated by the FCA. We do not provide services to consumers, sole traders, or small partnerships.

Independent commercial advisory

Information on this website is for general guidance only and does not constitute financial, legal, tax, or investment advice. All indicative figures depend on site-specific factors and are not guaranteed. Obtain independent professional advice before making a decision.

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Want to work with us?

Whether you are an organisation looking for advisory, an installer wanting to join our network, or a funder interested in C&I renewable energy projects — get in touch.

Get in Touch

Tell us about your organisation and your energy priorities.

Whether you are exploring renewable energy for the first time or have a specific project in mind, the conversation starts here. We respond to all B2B enquiries within one business day.

Business Eligibility Confirmation

By submitting this enquiry, I confirm that I am acting on behalf of a UK limited company, LLP, partnership of four or more partners, public sector body, or other business entity, and that the enquiry is made wholly for business purposes.

B2B enquiries only. We will respond within one business day. Your data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Murphy Technologies Ltd (t/a MTFD Energy) is not FCA regulated. Information provided does not constitute financial or legal advice.

STEP 01

We review your enquiry

We read every submission and respond within one business day with an honest assessment of whether we can help and what the logical next step is.

STEP 02

Initial call or meeting

A short call to understand your situation — your site, your energy data, your priorities, and your timeline.

STEP 03

Assessment proposal

Where there is a clear opportunity, we propose a structured assessment covering the most promising measures, indicative commercial case, and funding options available.

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C&I Renewable Energy Insights & Guides.

Practical guidance on commercial and industrial renewable energy measures for energy and sustainability decision-makers in UK businesses and public sector organisations. All indicative figures are site-specific and not guaranteed.

Guides, insights, and sector briefings.

Guide

The C&I Energy Manager’s Guide to Solar PV

Everything you need to understand commercial solar PV — sizing, funding routes, grid connection, planning, and the questions to ask before appointing an installer. All indicative figures clearly labelled.

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Guide

Heat Pump Viability for Commercial Buildings

Air source, ground source, or water source — which heat pump technology suits your building type, heat demand, and distribution system? A practical guide for facilities and energy managers.

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Guide

PPA vs Asset Finance: Funding Commercial Solar

A comparison of the two most common funding structures for commercial solar. General guidance only — seek independent financial advice before making a funding decision.

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Insight

CHP in 2025: Assessing the Commercial Case

We examine the factors that determine whether CHP makes sense for specific site types and energy profiles. All figures are indicative only and depend on site-specific factors.

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Insight

The Industrial Energy Transformation Fund: A Guide

Eligibility criteria, eligible measures, application process, and timeline for the IETF — the principal grant mechanism for industrial energy efficiency and decarbonisation in the UK.

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Guide

Efficiency First: Starting with Demand Reduction

The case for prioritising LED, BEMS, voltage optimisation, and building fabric improvements before deploying generation — with illustrative modelling. Figures are indicative only.

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Want advice specific to your organisation?

The guides above cover general principles. Your situation is specific. Get in touch and we will give you advice that applies to your site.