Construction companies and sites require massive amounts of energy on a daily basis, due to heavy reliance on machinery and cables. Opting for solar power systems means you can harness a more environmentally friendly alternative and minimise your energy consumption and carbon footprint, rather than relying on damaging fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions.
Plus, you can enjoy increased energy independence without relying on utility companies like the National Grid for energy security. You can even store excess solar energy for later use, or sell it back to the National Grid for credit.
Temporary power is a major cost and carbon challenge on construction sites. Delayed grid connections and diesel reliance increase spend, noise, and emissions. Cornerstone delivers flexible, construction-phase solar solutions that provide reliable power throughout the build without affecting final handover.
Every construction site is different, but power challenges are consistent. Delayed grid access, high generator costs, and emissions can impact both progress and budgets. Knowing where to install solar power for construction sites across cabins, welfare units, and temporary structures can help reduce diesel dependency from the outset.
Construction power demand changes as projects progress. Our solar systems are designed to be modular and scalable, allowing capacity to increase or reconfigure as site requirements evolve. This flexibility can cut fuel consumption and protect budgets from volatile diesel prices throughout the build programme.
Temporary infrastructure needs to be robust and safe, key considerations in our layout designs. Whether it’s EV charging or lighting setups, optimised cable routes and durable equipment help make sure that reliable power is delivered across site in line with UK electrical health and safety standards.
Solar is integrated with batteries and existing generators to create a hybrid power setup that maximises solar use, reduces generator run time, and lowers noise and emissions, delivering immediate operational and environmental benefits.
All systems are fully tested, commissioned, and certified, including compliance with BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations. At project completion, systems are safely decommissioned and removed, leaving no legacy infrastructure, only measurable cost savings.
Construction projects use a lot of energy. Be it through diesel generators or on-grid use, the costs can quickly add up. Solar panels for construction sites can help cut these down by keeping smaller devices and larger power needs supplemented.
Between the noise and air pollution, the construction industry isn’t known for being the most environmentally friendly. Bringing solar power on site is a great step to helping reduce the impact on the projects at hand, with silent power generation and less greenhouse emissions.
Much like with warehouses and factories, there’s a lot of flat, elevated space in a construction site. Installing solar panels for construction on top of staff cabins, for instance, can make dead space work for you and your needs.
Solar power is fantastic to supplement traditional power supplies as part of a hybrid system. Whether it’s adding solar powered lighting with backup National Grid connections, or bringing panels into on-site battery systems to store ahead of time, it integrates without any issues.
Construction sites often rely on diesel due to delayed grid connections, driving up costs, noise, and emissions. Cornerstone Group delivers construction-phase solar solutions that reduce diesel usage by up to 60%, lower on-site emissions, and provide reliable power throughout the build.
We manage everything from site assessment and system design to installation, monitoring, and removal at project completion. This fully managed approach helps avoid programme delays, reduce temporary power costs, and keep your site operational from day one.
Each project has unique sustainability targets and stakeholder expectations. Our temporary solar systems support ESG commitments, improve Considerate Constructors scores, and demonstrate visible action on carbon reduction.
Built for demanding construction environments, our systems use robust, proven components to ensure consistent performance with minimal maintenance while delivering dependable power across the full construction lifecycle.
Compact, well-planned installations integrate seamlessly with welfare units, offices, and temporary infrastructure, maintaining site efficiency while delivering measurable reductions in fuel use, emissions, and operating costs.
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