Avisford Park Hotel has invested £300,000 in a solar and storage installation due to rising energy prices and growing guest expectations.
Avisford Park Hotel has committed £300,000 to the installation of a solar power and battery storage system across its property, saying the project is intended to address escalating energy costs while meeting increasing expectations from guests for stronger environmental responsibility.
The renewable energy system was designed, supplied and installed by Novalux Solar. It features 308 DAS Solar 590W N-Type bifacial modules installed as a ground-mounted array on a disused tennis court, delivering a total installed capacity of 163.24kWp.
The installation also includes two Solis S6-EH3P50K-H-EU hybrid inverters together with two Dyness BF100-C100 outdoor battery storage cabinets, giving the site a combined energy storage capacity of 200kWh.
Because the hotel's periods of highest electricity demand do not coincide with the hours of maximum solar generation, incorporating battery storage enables a greater proportion of the electricity produced by the solar array to be consumed on-site rather than exported.
According to the managing director of Crest Hotels Limited, the company that owns and operates Avisford Park Hotel: “The hospitality industry is facing increasing pressure from rising energy costs, amongst many other challenges, whilst guests quite rightly expect businesses to demonstrate a genuine commitment to sustainability.”
Electricity prices in the UK remain widely recognised as being above the European average and are heavily affected by fluctuations in global gas prices, making renewable energy an increasingly attractive option for businesses seeking to reduce their energy costs.
Through its £300,000 investment, Avisford Park Hotel expects to generate electricity on-site at a cost of 5.88p per unit over the 25-year operating life of the combined solar and battery storage system.
Although the initial capital investment is significant, the long-term cost stability and reduced electricity expenses provide a compelling financial benefit.
At present, a less frequently highlighted factor is the growing importance of sustainability itself as a reason for businesses to adopt renewable energy systems. In the political arena, the UK has been moving away from broad agreement on climate policy, with opposition parties criticising the government's spending on renewable energy initiatives.
Regardless of changing political attitudes in Westminster, commercial and industrial solar projects such as the installation at Avisford Park Hotel are likely to remain an area of sustained interest for solar developers.
Molly became part of the team in 2024, leading coverage focused on the UK market. She has since expanded her focus to international developments, concentrating on the way legislation influences market dynamics and reporting on the relationship between policy design, investment trends and pathways for the energy transition.
Originally reported by Solar Power Portal on Jul 20, 2026.
