
How solar energy can transform food and beverage production
Take advantage of solar to cut energy & costs
From production lines to refrigeration and storage, food and beverage manufacturing is highly energy-intensive. Solar power provides a dependable on-site energy source that cuts costs and strengthens market resilience.
Backed by the Noble Foods Group’s heritage and over a decade of renewable energy expertise, Noble Green Energy delivers solar solutions built for the food and beverage industry.
Why UK food & beverage manufacturers are using solar panels for sustainability…
Cut energy costs
Solar PV can reduce your facility’s reliance on grid electricity by 30–50%, helping you take control of rising energy bills.

Lower carbon emissions
Generate clean power on site to support Scope 1 and 2 reduction goals and make your products more attractive to buyers focused on Scope 3 performance.

Maximise tax efficiency
Claim capital allowances to reduce taxable profits, speed up your payback, and reinvest in your food and beverage operation.
Green Energy for Food & Beverage companies
Reducing energy costs for food and beverage manufacturers
From bakeries to breweries to cold storage facilities, solar power delivers reliable on-site energy that cuts energy costs, strengthens resilience, and supports sustainability goals – with solutions tailored to your business and budget, and paybacks typically in 3–4 years.
Why solar works for food and beverage businesses
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Lock in energy costs & reduce exposure to market volatility
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Save on electricity costs with predictable 3-4 year payback on self-financed solutions
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Flexible finance options including asset finance, hire purchase, 0 Capex (off balance sheet) and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
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Cut carbon emissions and support Scope 1, 2 & 3 and ESG goals
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Make the most of large unused roof or land space
Solar for berry growers
Berry production relies on consistent irrigation, cooling, and processing, all of which require significant energy. Installing solar panels on farm buildings or nearby land can offset this demand, helping to reduce costs, increase energy independence, and support sustainable farming practices.
Solar for produce suppliers
Produce suppliers face high energy needs for cooling, packing and distribution. Solar panels on roofs or unused land can cut electricity bills, generate clean power for operations, and create new income streams, helping to improve cost control and environmental credentials.
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Supporting Scope 1, 2 & 3 goals
- Reduce operational and electricity-related emissions with on-site Solar PV
- Meet growing retailer and customer ESG expectations
- Lower energy costs while strengthening supply-chain credentials
- A measurable step towards more resilient, low-carbon operations
Featured Case Studies
Take a look at our latest food & beverage solar installations.
Warburtons Bakery, Wednesbury
To reduce grid import, cut carbon emissions and improve long term energy cost certainty, a 1.252 MWp solar PV system was designed and installed.
Noble Foods, Seamer Mill & Poultry Site
For Noble Foods, Noble Green Energy designed and installed a 453.18 kWp rooftop solar PV system across four poultry barns, with two further barns…
Noble Milling, Clearwell Mill
For Noble Milling, Noble Green Energy designed and installed an 820.82 kWp solar PV system split into two arrays, allocating capacity to each supply…
Why partner with us?
With over a decade of renewable energy experience, and as part of the Noble Foods Group, Noble Green Energy combines technical expertise with deep food and beverage insight.
We’re unique in that we’re the only solar EPC within a major UK F&B group, with a proven track record supporting household names across food production. This means we understand the realities our clients face every day – from compliance and biosecurity to operational pressures, and we design our solar solutions to fit these needs.
Our solar PV systems are designed around each site’s energy profile, delivering dependable power, measurable carbon savings and a faster return on investment.
Power your business for the future
Contact our team to discuss solar solutions for your food and beverage company.
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Full turnkey design, installation and commissioning
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Financial security as part of the Noble Foods Group
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F&B compliance and operational understanding
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Poultry biosecurity and flock cycle installation expertise
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Food-safe delivery (no glass / no nuts on site)
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DNO & G100 compliance managed end to end
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BRCGS-aligned delivery for regulated environments
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RC62-compliant fire-safe designs from day one
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CDM Principal Contractor with rigorous H&S
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